IT

• SCDHHS
• Security Analyst
• Consultant#26-05487
  Columbia, SC
  Onsite
  Contract
  Starts 9/21/2026
  Ends 10/27/2027 Job Description
  Position Information
  Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40
  Billing Type Hourly Shift Day
  Projected Start Date 10/27/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM
  Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM
  Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1
  Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
  Weekend None
  Position Location
  Address 1801 Main Street City Columbia
  State South Carolina Zip 29201
  Country

UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required No Security Required Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission:

Resume

R2R

Cover Letter

Meets Work Location

Position Description

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name.

Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.

If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina is looking for a Security Analyst

• Consultant
  Why is this position open: New Position
• ongoing project with the Office of Cybersecurity
  Will close to submissions on 09/28 at 5:00PM EST.

Interview Process:

1-2 rounds, Virtual/Online

Duration of the

Contract:

12 months

Possibility for

Extension:

Yes

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

Candidate Location:

Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed. Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience

A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support

Experience in IT security or system administration

Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models

Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

CISSP or Security+

Experience working in regulatory environments

Experience supporting health IT or state government.

Familiarity with

FISMA, NIST, CMS

ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards

Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

Attachment

Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor

Request

TEAM SIZE

10+

DRESS CODE:

Business Casual,

occasionally more formal

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION

1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

SECONDARY

WORK LOCATION

COMPANY / DEPARTMENT CULTURE (why do you enjoy working for the company

• selling
  points for potential candidates):
  This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines.

A majority of the team is

made up of experienced professionals, and we are seeking individuals who are

highly productive, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where

priorities can shift. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal

supervision.

Candidates who enjoy complex, change-driven projects and collaborating with

motivated colleagues will find this position appealing.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN

(new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation,

promotion)?

NEW ROLE

SCOPE

OF THE PROJECT

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability

of SCDHH's systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on

experience with:

• Data network design best practices
  
• Routing and switching protocols
  
• Network security best practices
  
• On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
  
• This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks
  and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.

POSITION TITLE

JUNIOR

NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC

lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and

vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.

Security Program Experience:

Strongly desired experience includes:

• CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other

FISMA RMF

frameworks

• Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise
  architectures
  
• Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments
  and vendor integrations
  

Technical Experience:

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

1. Secure network design principles

2. Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems

3. Switching and Routing

4. Enterprise Firewalls

5. Network auditing

6. IDS/IPS platforms

7. Network security monitoring

8. SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)

9. Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)

10. Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions

2. Investigate and respond to daily network alerts

3. Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure

changes

4. Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering

5. Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests

to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency

6. Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats

7. Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's

approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.

8. Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures

9. Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls

10. Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects

11. Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and

SCDIS-200

12. Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring

13. Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification

14. Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams

15. Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

(RANK

IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

1. Approximately 3-5 years of

hands-on experience in network

design, implementation, or

support

2. Hand-on experience in IT security

or system administration

3. Working knowledge of secure

PREFERRED SKILLS

(RANK

IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

1. Experience working in regulatory

environments

2. Experience supporting health IT or

state government.

3. Familiarity with FISMA, NIST,

CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA

security and privacy standards

4. Cloud network security controls

network design, security

architecture, compliance tools, data

protection, and access models

4. Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and

network telemetry.

5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office

tools

(Azure or AWS).

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

1. BS degree in Computer Science,

information systems,

Cybersecurity, or related field;

or equivalent experience

2. A network security centric

certification such as PCNSE or

CCNA

PREFERRED

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

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