Security Analyst

About the role

We are looking for Security Analyst in Columbia, SC for 7+ Months contract position.

• Job details mentioned below: Title: Security Analyst
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Duration: 7+ months
• Client: Direct Client

Responsibilities

• Perform computer forensics investigations on Linux, OSX and Microsoft clients and servers following processes defined in the state's established incident response procedure.
• Work with SOC to identify and document improvements in incident response processes. Disseminate incident response process revisions to stakeholders within the Division of Technology (DT) and state agencies.
• Validate that security and privacy controls and reporting meet established standards.

Required Skills

• Expertise with incident response, industry standard forensics tools and processes, and SIEM log and flow correlation
• Thorough understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g. operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
• In-depth understanding of information security topics related to computers, networks, and software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including document design principles.

Preferred Skills

• Solid understanding of information security incident response processes, including forensic analysis processes.
• Understanding of triage collections and forensics over the wire in an enterprise environment

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree, plus 4 years of experience in information security.