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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Specialist - **Company:** University of South Carolina - **Location:** Richland County, SC, United States - **Salary:** $63,557.0 - $95,336.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Audit Trail, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Phishing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Network Support - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5e4769d721b88501 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software installation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials, * Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications., * Exercises sound judgment in organizing work, setting and adjusting priorities to balance customer interests, respond to changing needs and expectations, and meet divisional requirements, including working extended hours when necessary. * Demonstrates strong ethical, professional, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service in a positive, solutions-focused manner. * Applies strong problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to learn, adapt, and grow within the area of focus., Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. ## Description Advertised Job Summary Information Security Specialist * Are you passionate about protecting critical systems through secure identity and access management? * Do you enjoy balancing security, compliance, and exceptional customer service? * Want to help protect the technology that supports students, faculty, and staff? * Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to a secure campus environment? We Have the Job for You! The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for the security, installation and maintenance of Student Affairs computer information systems. Provides network support and security services for the day-to-day operation of Student Affairs computer information systems. Participates in the installation and maintenance of new and existing software applications within Student Affairs. Provides support for Active Directory security groups and other specialized software applications throughout the division. Provides guidance of system capabilities, utilization, storage, security, access, maintenance, and operational issues and confers with users, staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to discuss the revision of new and existing systems. Primary duties include: * Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU's, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies. * Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. * Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board. * Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information., Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU's, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies. Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Create/Delete, modify and troubleshoot Group Policies. Support, investigate and validate the implementation of security policies such as Conditional Access, Insider-Risk Management, DSPM for AI, Data Loss Prevention Information Protection, and endpoint compliance. Assist with user support and awareness, responding to security-related inquiries, phishing reports, and training participation. Collaborate with DoIT Division of Information Technology teams to ensure alignment with security architecture, shared service boundaries, and tool access. Perform other security functions as assigned by the HIPAA and Security Compliance Officer Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Assists with data analysis using a variety of IT software. Monitor and investigate assigned security alerts from tools. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Creating, analyze, test and implement Group Policies. Use third party and native automation with PowerShell and other scripting methods. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information. 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