SOC Analyst II – 61049794 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

SOC Analyst

II – 61049794

State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $68,397 – $126,547 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications GCED Network administration Computer Science CISSP Mid-level CCSP 3 years Information security CEH Firewall IDS Computer networking Linux Associate’s degree CompTIA Security+ SSCP Active Directory Information Technology VPN Full Job Description Job Responsibilities SOC Analyst II The Department of Administration’s (Admin) Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join the team. DIS is responsible for a variety of statewide policies, standards, programs and services related to cybersecurity and information systems, including the statewide coordination of critical infrastructure information. The SOC Analyst is responsible for advanced analysis, investigation, and validation of security incidents to verify and mitigate cyber threats across state networks and systems. This role serves as the second line of defense, conducting in depth triage, coordinating response efforts, improving detection capabilities, and providing mentorship to Tier 1 analysts to ensure effective threat containment and continuous improvement of SOC operations. Responsibilities of the

SOC Analyst II:

Continuously review and correlate security event data across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence sources to identify complex attack patterns, emerging threats, and security incidents. Perform deep-dive analysis of suspicious activity, validate incidents, determine root cause and impact, and escalate critical incidents with detailed context to Tier 3 as required. Create detailed incident reports, timelines, and post-incident summaries; contribute to lessons-learned documentation and recommendations for remediation and preventative measures. Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and potential policy violations; advise users and internal/external teams on containment and recovery actions. Recommend updates to SOC playbooks and workflows based on real-world investigations; fine-tune detection rules. Alert thresholds, and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure monitoring tools are properly configured and tuned. Integrate new threat intelligence feeds into workflows and proactively hunt for threats using up-to date tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Minimum and Additional Requirements An associate’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field and more than three years of experience. Relevant experience may substitute for the associate’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of Linux, network administration and network design. Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, Active Directory, Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems. Security related certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CCSP, CISSP, GSEC, GCED, SnortCP, CEH, etc. Must be able to obtain/maintain up-to-date compliance certifications and trainings as required. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Comments The Department of Administration 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.