Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

As a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will help support and improve the agency’s cybersecurity tools, systems, and processes while working alongside experienced security professionals. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with security technologies, contribute to risk reduction efforts, and help strengthen the agency’s overall security posture.

Primary job duties include:

• Supporting and maintaining cybersecurity tools and technologies related to vulnerability management; Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) & Log Aggregation; Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Data Traffic Observability; endpoint security; and security system maintenance
• Assisting with the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises security solutions to strengthen the agency’s security posture
• Participating in security reviews, vulnerability analysis, and technology evaluations to identify risks and recommend security improvements
• Collaborating with the infrastructure team, SOC, and GRC on vulnerability remediation, system hardening strategies, incident response, security workflow improvements, and security-related requests and changes
• Assisting senior engineers and architects with researching, testing, configuring, and evaluating security technologies and solutions while supporting project-related security initiatives across the agency

Do you have experience in IT department experience?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Analytical problem-solvers who enjoy identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks

• Collaborative professionals who communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively across teams with varying levels of technical expertise
• Curious learners who stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies
• Adaptable team members who can manage multiple priorities and evolving security needs, * A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer sciences, or a related field and experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis
• Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning., * Two years of experience working in a regulated or high-compliance environment

• One or more certifications such as CompTIA, Security+, GIAC, and ISC2 CC.
• Key skills: vulnerability management, SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, scripting, and incident response

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Prescription drug insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, * Training: Junior Cybersecurity Engineers will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job
• Hours: Work hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• During critical events or suspected critical events, 24x7 support will be required
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, training plans, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success-by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.