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# Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** State of South Carolina
- **Location:** Lexington County, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $72,883.0 - $103,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Security Software, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a76f424a34ec8e05

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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