Security Analyst – Advanced at SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

53.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SIEM, EDR, XDR, IDS, IPS, Security Documentation, Office 365 Security Administration, Scripting, Programming, Red Team, Blue Team, Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Python, PowerShell, C/C++

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Job Title: Security Analyst – Advanced Client/Agency: State of South Carolina – DSS (Office of Information Technology) Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – 1 day onsite/week) Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extension possible) Start Date: 02/17/2026 | Deadline 01/23/2026 Schedule: 40 hrs/week | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Day Shift) Interview Process: 1 Round (Microsoft Teams – Video Required) Max Bill Rate: $50-$53/hour Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Residency Requirement: Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident (No relocation allowed) Security Requirement: Yes Position Overview The State of South Carolina – Department of Social Services (DSS), Office of Information Technology, is seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst – Advanced to support enterprise cybersecurity operations. This role will focus on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across the environment while supporting detection and response tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IDS/IPS. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security documentation, Office 365 security administration, scripting/programming, and working within Red/Blue Team environments. Key Responsibilities · Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IDS/IPS tools. · Perform threat analysis, event correlation, and escalation of security risks and vulnerabilities. · Support incident response activities including triage, containment, remediation, and reporting. · Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and security playbooks. · Assist with Office 365 Security Administration, including security configurations and monitoring. · Support proactive threat hunting and security improvement initiatives through Red/Blue Team collaboration. · Build scripts/tools to improve automation, reporting, and response capabilities using Python, PowerShell, or C/C++. · Work closely with IT teams to strengthen security posture and implement best practices. Required Skills & Experience · 4+ years of experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IPS/IDS · 4+ years of experience creating and maintaining security documentation · 4+ years of experience with C/C++, Python, or PowerShell · 4+ years of experience working with Red/Blue Team methodologies · 4+ years of experience with Office 365 Security Administration Preferred Skills · Prior experience as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Security Analyst · SQL/Scripting experience for reporting and automation Preferred Certifications · CISSP · CSSP · SSCP · CEH Work Location & Residency Requirement · Hybrid schedule: 1 day onsite per week in Columbia, SC · Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident (No relocation allowed) Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

Responsibilities

The Security Analyst will monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents while supporting detection and response tools. They will also develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and assist with Office 365 Security Administration.