Incident Response Software Analyst

Incident Response Software Analyst

(Jobs in Columbia, SC)

Requirement id 159327

Job title Analyst

Job location in Columbia, SC

Skills required Security Analysis, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Incident Response Software

Open Date 14-Oct-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 12 Months

Compensation DOE

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Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter:coolsoft

Job Description Analyst: Security Analysis, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Incident Response Software

Start date :11/14/2026

End Date :12 Months from projected start date

Submission deadline :10/21 at 5:00 PM EST.

Client Info :SCDHHS

Note:

• Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
• Duration of the Contract: 12 months
• Work Location: Fully onsite
• Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Description:

COMPANY / DEPARTMENT CULTURE (why do you enjoy working for the company – selling points for potential candidates):

The Security Analyst is a hands-on role within the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) that will play an integral role in the active defense of the systems and networks at SCDHHS.

The Security Analyst will support the establishment, implementation and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on Federal, State and Agency Policy/Standards. The Security Analyst must have foundational technical knowledge of IT systems security, network security and administrative tasks, be a strong oral and written communicator, and be eager to interact with SCDHHS technical staff, business unit representatives, stakeholders and vendors.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)?

If backfill Position – What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented?

36 MONTH RENEWAL

WHAT TYPES OF STAFFING CHALLENGES OR HEADACHES HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IN THE PAST?

• Recruiters submitting clearly unqualified candidates

o Such as non-technical consultants for HANDS-ON positions

• Commuting candidates not understanding the challenges of an onsite position
• Proven experience in similar efforts and environments is mandatory
• This position requires excellent written and verbal communications skills, particularly the ability to accurately assess, document and report on technical processes and routines

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The SCDHHS Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience or knowledge in the following:

• Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
• Cyber Security Operations
• Penetration Testing
• Network Security

POSITION TITLE: SECURITY ANALYST (CONSULTANT)

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Criminal/ E-Verify/Credit and DHHS Confidentiality form.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Security Analyst is primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating the organizations information & cyber security solutions and processes, as well as providing technical advisory to influence the design and implementation of security information technology systems and networks. The Security Analyst will guide junior analyst (Security Analyst I and II) to identify and address risks and lead the response to information security issues.

Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly.

Technical Knowledge:

Understanding of information technology and security concepts.

Experience or knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MVS, VMWare), cloud computing, networks, hardware and software platforms, and protocols as they relate to information security.

Experience or knowledge in performing vulnerability assessments, including scanning, analysis of results, and manual validation.

Experience with secure networking techn

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159327 while calling.

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