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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Analyst - **Company:** AreteTechnologies Inc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,886.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, ARM Architecture, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Planning and Design, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Anti-Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, 3-tier Architectures - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0798f0e678d5ed07 ## About the Role * Associate's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field; alternatively, four or more years of relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response. * Minimum of 2 years of experience working with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. * Minimum of 2 years of experience creating dashboards and preparing security reports. * At least 2 years of experience supporting large-scale Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. * Strong knowledge of security event analysis, threat detection, incident investigation, and response procedures. * Ability to analyze complex security events, document findings, and communicate recommendations effectively. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaborate with security operations, engineering, and agency teams. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform. * Knowledge of Linux operating systems, network administration, and network design. * Experience administering firewalls, VPN technologies, Active Directory, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). * Experience optimizing SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring technologies. * Familiarity with threat hunting, security incident management, detection engineering, and SOC process improvement. * Candidates located in Columbia, SC, or surrounding South Carolina communities are strongly preferred. Preferred Certifications * CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). * CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). * CISO-related or equivalent advanced security certifications. * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). * OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional). * GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester). * Relevant vendor-specific information security certifications. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Security Analyst - Project Lead (Tier 2 SOC Analyst) to support statewide security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity investigations. This role will be part of a Division of Information Security team, working closely with state agencies, security operations teams, and engineering staff to strengthen security services and improve incident response capabilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, security monitoring, incident investigation, dashboard development, and reporting. Work Arrangement: This position is remote and open to candidates nationwide who can work Eastern Time Zone hours. Preference will be given to candidates located in South Carolina who can attend onsite meetings as needed. Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses for onsite work., * Monitor and correlate security event data across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms to identify suspicious activity, attack patterns, and emerging threats. * Conduct in-depth investigations into security alerts, validate incidents, determine root causes, assess impact, and escalate critical incidents to Tier 3 teams when necessary. * Perform security incident response activities involving phishing, malware infections, suspicious user activity, and potential security policy violations. * Develop detailed incident reports, investigation timelines, post-incident summaries, and remediation recommendations. * Advise users, internal teams, external stakeholders, and state agencies on incident containment, recovery, and preventive measures. * Review and improve SOC playbooks, incident response workflows, detection rules, alert thresholds, and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve threat detection. * Collaborate with security engineering teams to configure, optimize, and maintain monitoring tools and security technologies. * Integrate threat intelligence feeds into security workflows and proactively hunt for threats using current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). * Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support threat analysis, investigation, and detection improvements. * Create and maintain security dashboards, operational reports, and performance metrics. * Serve as a customer-facing subject matter expert, demonstrating the value of centralized security services and helping agencies resolve technical issues. * Document SOC processes, standard operating procedures, runbooks, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned. * Coordinate with engineering teams, SOC personnel, and agency stakeholders to meet security objectives. * Perform additional duties and project-related responsibilities as required., Candidates must be able to complete the applicable pre-employment screening requirements, which may include: * Drug screening. * Driving record check. * Credit check. * Criminal background check. * Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify). * South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) screening. Important Application Information * Submit an updated resume with the candidate's full legal first and last name. * Include a valid Right to Represent (R2R). * Include a cover letter. * Complete the required submission cover sheet and any applicable vendor documentation. * Candidates must be available to work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time. * Candidates previously submitted for the earlier version of this requisition are not eligible for resubmission. * Travel expenses for any required onsite work are the candidate's responsibility.