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Cyber Security Analyst II
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What they do
A Cyber Security Analyst works on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Analyzes the examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.
$122,254 / year median in South Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Cyber Security Analyst II
DP Professionals
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Columbia, South Carolina
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/15/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
DPP is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.
Work location: Hybrid in Columbia, SC
Duration:
11 months
Schedule:
Onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs, and as needed
Terms:
W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a low-level (Public Trust) clearance
About the
Team:
The Cyber Security Operations team is composed of twelve people across two teams, "Incident Triage, Analysis and Response" and "Security Engineering and Administration".
This position would be performing real-time alert monitoring and triage.
Fast-paced culture with an emphasis on communication and sharing of knowledge.
Day to
Day:
The Cyber Security Analyst II will investigate security alerts generated via various security tools in the environment.
Must be able to review event logs from various types of systems to establish ground truth of an event and then triage it appropriately.
This role will be working in consoles for SIEM, EDR, Email, Networking, Cloud, etc.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degrees;
OR 4 years of job-related work experience;
OR 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.
Required Work Experience:
6 years of job-related technical experience.
Required Technologies:
SIEM, CrowdStrike, M365/Azure, Server Operating Systems (Windows/Linux)
Preferred Experience:
ExtraHop, Proofpoint, Network OS (Palo Alto/Cisco), Elastic
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical, data gathering and problem-solving skills with experience analyzing network attacks.
Understanding of system and network security, incident management, intrusion detection, log analysis, and related technologies.
Creativity to recognize and address new threats and security challenges as they arise.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
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Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance