IT Security Specialist II Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

IT Security Specialist II State of South Carolina – 2.9 Columbia, SC Job Details Temporary | Full-time $57,700 – $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level Information security Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Cybersecurity Communication skills Information Technology Full Job Description JOB About SLEDThe South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED’s diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility:

Support real-time threat detection, incident response and coordination with the South Carolina Elections Commission and other stakeholders. The analyst leverages threat intelligence, security tools, and operation procedures to identify and respond to cyber threats, recommends improvements to participants’ defenses and enhances overall election security readiness. By contributing to incident handling, intelligence sharing, and training activities, the SOC Analyst ensures the resilience and integrity of critical systems across the state.

Specific Duties:

Perform duties as a SOC analyst including monitoring, investigation, incident handling and entity coordination using established operational procedures. Collaborate with the SC Elections Commission to enhance the security posture of elections throughout South Carolina. Leverage real-world observations to improve services and identify useful emerging technologies aimed at enhancing elections security. Provide support to primary incident responders and ensure all events are addressed with an appropriate resolution. Identify potential incidents and communicate with participants to initiate incident response. Thoroughly document all analysis, communication and resolution. Contribute to strategic cyber threat intelligence for the SOC and program participants. Utilize resources to stay up to date on threat action Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and distill technical information for rapid consumption. Disseminate the information to the South Carolina Elections Commissions. Leverage SC CIC tools and reports to make recommendations for improving participants’ external security posture. Assist with hosting and participating in trainings, webinars, readiness and tabletop exercises. Other related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Bachelor’s degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity Risk Management or a related field and experience in information security or related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and relay basic cybersecurity best practices. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. Ability to establish strong, positive working relationships with government and private officials es essential. Ability to identify and describe problems as well as coordinate resolution with various organizational elements; provide technical analyses of cybersecurity infrastructure vulnerabilities; provide counsel for the handling of classified, law enforcement sensitive, and industry proprietary information and provide technical guidance on complex projects. This position involves working with sensitive information concerning critical infrastructure organizations around the state. Employee must be available 24/7 for emergency incident response.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsSupplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.