Remote Role || Security Analyst - Project Lead || Columbia, SC

Cyber Focus AII's mission is to help cybersecurity professionals discover cutting-edge opportunities in their field. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Cyber Focus AI does not hire for these roles—we use advanced technology to locate and verify them from actual employers. Employer Industry: Information Security Why Consider This Job Opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Preference given to candidates who can work onsite, enhancing collaboration
• Engage directly with state agencies to promote centralized security services
• Work on a dynamic team focused on security monitoring and threat detection
• Contribute to real-world investigations and improve organizational security posture

What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Continuously review and correlate security event data across various platforms to identify complex attack patterns and security incidents
• Perform in-depth analysis of suspicious activities, validate incidents, and escalate critical incidents as necessary
• Create detailed incident reports and contribute to lessons-learned documentation for future improvements
• Investigate user-reported security issues and advise on containment and recovery actions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure monitoring tools are effectively configured and threat intelligence is integrated into workflows

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in dashboard creation and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and respond to security incidents
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external teams

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform
• Knowledge of Linux network administration and design
• Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems

#InformationSecurity #CyberSecurity #SOCAnalyst #ThreatDetection #CareerOpportunity "We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer." #CyberFocusAI Apply To This Job