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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Analyst - **Company:** Cornerstone Barricades - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Software System Penetration Testing, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Health Information Technology, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, MVS (OS), Network Segmentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Server Administration, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://focusedhrsolutions.betterteam.com/mo-8-4-security-analyst-rec-10902-1-columbia-sc-/apply/standard ## About the Role * Understanding of information technology and security concepts. * Experience or knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MVS, VMWare), cloud computing, networks, hardware and software platforms, and protocols as they relate to information security. * Experience or knowledge in performing vulnerability assessments, including scanning, analysis of results, and manual validation. * Experience with secure networking technologies such as network firewalls and IDS/IPS technologies, Network Security Monitoring expertise, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. * Experience in information security incident response and risk management. * Experience managing and responding to information security risks, threats and incidents. * Threat and vulnerability management; awareness of current threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and controls to mitigate threats. * Strong working knowledge of applicable internal and/or external regulatory policies, standards, procedures and controls (e.g., Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) MARS-E 2.0, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). * Experience or knowledge with the development and integration of RMF tasks and artifacts into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is ideal. * Experience or knowledge in security as related to multi-tenant, cloud services and vendor interface management would be considered desirable for this position. * Working knowledge of TCP/IP and the functioning of its component protocols, ability to read, and analyze, using various toolsets such as tcpdump, wireshark, etc; how they work and what information they produce will be beneficial in this role. * Understanding basic defense-in-depth principles such as and secure system configuration, network segmentation and malicious code protection is a plus. Information Systems' Security Experience: * Experience working in a SOC environment is preferred. * Experience in operating and contributing to a security operations center responding to alerts and anomalies, creating and interpreting dashboards and triaging cross-functional teams is preferred. * Hands-on experience in the secure implementation, operation and on-going maintenance of computer systems, software, hardware and networks is preferred., * Must have hands-on experience or educational background in IT System Security or System Administration * Experience with incident response procedures and practices * Must be willing to learn and take on new tasks * Willingness to work independently and as a member of a team * Willingness to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors * Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to effectively report on the status of assigned work * Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment * Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency * Strong understanding of enterprise operations & secure best practices * Ability to absorb, retain and communicate processes * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): * Prior Health Information Technology experience * Centralized Log Management experience * Familiarity with security regulatory requirements and standards (such as NIST 800 series, MARS-E) * Experience performing or supporting information security compliance assessments and audits * Work and/or consulting experience in federal, state, city or local government. SERVER ADMINISTRATION * No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years * Cloud cloud platforms/environments * No 2 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 * YearsHigh School Diploma Yes 1 * Advanced Currently Using 2 - 4 Years * Bachelor's Degree * No 3 Advanced Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years * Technical Certifications No 3 * Advanced Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD, BEST PRACTICES, ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS: * Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years * Consulting Experience No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years * Cybersecurity Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years * Experience in projects involving PCI/NIST security implementations and/or audits. No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years * MARS-E No 3 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years * Network Security Penetration Testing No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 1 - 2 Years * Network Security risk/vulnerability assessments No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years * Network Security Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems development/configuration No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years * Networking & Directories INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Yes 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years * Information Security Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years * Network security No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years * Linux Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years * Windows Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years * Microsoft Yes 2 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years * Experience working with risk management No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years * Firewall No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years * Software development life cycle (SDLC) No 5 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years * NIST Security Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years * Medicaid or healthcare experience No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 4 - 6 Years Additional Skills: Incident response - required * Strong understanding of enterprise operations & secure best practices- required * Strong understanding of information technology and security concepts - required ## Description * The Security Analyst is primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating the organization's information & cyber security solutions and processes, as well as providing technical advisory to influence the design and implementation of security information technology systems and networks. * The Security Analyst will guide junior analyst (Security Analyst I and II) to identify and address risks, and lead the response to information security issues. * Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures that make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly., * Assist in the day-to-day duties of SOC monitoring activities, tools and processes * Provide hands-on support for OCS security tools * Conduct threat hunts (specialized searches) for evidence of compromise * Monitor security technologies for alerts * Investigating incidents, gathering evidence, and analyzing data * Analyze anomalous activity and potential threats to Agency connected resources * Collaborate with OCS Staff and other agency staff, leadership, business partners and other parties/stakeholders to support security and compliance risk mitigation efforts * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)