Jr Security Analyst

Job Title: Security Analyst – Entry
Location: Blythewood, SC – 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Interview: 1–2 Rounds, Virtual or Onsite; candidate must be available for onsite interview

Important Requirements:

• Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident
• No relocation allowed
• Position is fully onsite in Blythewood, SC
• Mandatory availability for Saturday and Sunday evening/night shifts
• Weekend schedule is expected to be approximately 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Wednesday and Thursday day shifts are also part of the schedule
• Must be willing to sign an NDA before interview
• Pre-employment checks include drug screening, criminal background check, and credit check

Key Responsibilities

• Threat intelligence research and OSINT
• Threat hunting and detection rule creation
• SIEM, firewall, endpoint, and server log analysis
• Incident response and security triage
• Vulnerability management and patching
• Security documentation and awareness training
• PowerShell, SCCM, and Group Policy automation
• Endpoint and network security
• Digital forensics and cloud security

Required Skills

• Understanding of security concepts and processes
• Understanding of basic computer and network concepts

Preferred Skills

• 1+ year of experience in an IT Security focused role
• 1+ year of experience in Server or Network Administration
• Experience with SIEM and Endpoint Security Tools
• Experience with PowerShell, Group Policy, and Endpoint Management
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management and Cloud Security
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• Network+
• GSEC
• GCIH

Minimum Education: High School Diploma