Cybersecurity Analyst

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will support enterprise cybersecurity operations by monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats across a complex technology environment. This role will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to strengthen security monitoring capabilities, improve incident response processes, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture., * Monitor, analyze, and investigate security alerts and events to identify potential threats and security incidents.

• Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and escalation of critical cybersecurity events as appropriate.
• Develop incident documentation, post-incident reports, and recommendations for remediation and prevention.
• Conduct investigations related to phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and policy violations.
• Collaborate with security and engineering teams to improve detection capabilities, tune monitoring tools, and reduce false positives.
• Support threat hunting initiatives and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard procedures.

Do you have experience in Threat intelligence?, * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and incident response.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat analysis and investigations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience creating dashboards, metrics, and security-related reports.
• Experience analyzing and correlating security events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience investigating phishing attempts, malware incidents, and other cybersecurity events.
• Ability to document findings, create incident reports, and communicate technical information effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Cybersecurity Analyst:

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM and/or Cortex XDR.
• Knowledge of Linux administration, network architecture, and network security concepts.
• Experience supporting firewalls, VPN technologies, Active Directory, and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Experience with proactive threat hunting and integrating threat intelligence into security operations.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale enterprise or public-sector cybersecurity environments.
• Availability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity when needed.

4.44.4 out of 5 stars Columbia, SC 29201 Hybrid work $65 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance, Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary + paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more

Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.

Pay: $65.00 per hour