Security Analyst (Cybersecurity / SOC)

ND Global Consulting Services, Inc. (NDGCS) is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support a state government client’s cybersecurity operations in Columbia, SC.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, network security, and cybersecurity risk assessment.

The Security Analyst will support enterprise cybersecurity monitoring, investigate security incidents, identify potential threats, and collaborate with technical teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

This position requires a technically skilled professional capable of performing hands-on cybersecurity activities in an enterprise environment., * Monitor security systems, alerts, and network activities to detect potential cybersecurity threats.

• Perform day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and incident response activities.
• Investigate security incidents, collect evidence, analyze logs, and support remediation.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify indicators of compromise.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and analysis of findings.
• Support and troubleshoot cybersecurity monitoring and protection tools.
• Analyze suspicious activities and potential threats affecting enterprise systems and networks.
• Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments and security compliance initiatives.
• Work with firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, SIEM systems, and network security monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, cybersecurity personnel, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to junior security analysts and support incident escalation.
• Prepare security reports, technical documentation, and incident findings.

• 6+ years of experience in IT System Security, Information Security, or System Administration.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity incident response procedures and practices.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations, network security, and threat management.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, virtualization, cloud environments, and enterprise IT systems.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and security monitoring tools.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts and security protocols.
• Ability to investigate security incidents and analyze technical findings.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams., * Prior experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Experience with SIEM platforms and centralized log management.
• Familiarity with network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection technologies.
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series, CMS ARC-AMPE, COBIT, and FedRAMP security frameworks.
• Experience with security compliance assessments, audits, and risk management.
• Previous experience supporting healthcare information technology environments.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local government agencies.
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Secure System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).