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Security Analyst (Project Lead)

Concordant, LLC Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC

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Job Description

Concordant, LLC is supporting a statewide cybersecurity program and is hiring a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to serve as a Security Analyst Project Lead. The role focuses on security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and investigations, with coordination across state agencies. This position is based in Columbia, SC (hybrid), with the expectation to work Eastern Time business hours, and fully remote candidates may be considered with the ability to come on-site when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Review and correlate security event data across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence to identify complex attack patterns, emerging threats, and security incidents
Conduct deep-dive analysis of suspicious activity, validate incidents, determine root cause and impact, and escalate critical incidents to Tier 3 with detailed context
Produce incident reports, timelines, and post-incident summaries, contributing to lessons learned and remediation recommendations
Investigate user-reported phishing, malware infections, and potential policy violations, providing guidance on containment and recovery
Recommend updates to SOC playbooks and workflows, tuning detection rules, alert thresholds, and correlation logic to reduce false positives and improve coverage
Partner with engineering teams to configure and tune monitoring tools, integrate new threat intelligence feeds, and hunt for threats using current TTPs
Act as a customer-facing subject matter expert for centralized security services, resolving agency issues as needed
Document SOC processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps for operations
Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff to support program goals

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in security monitoring and incident response
2+ years of experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
2+ years of experience creating dashboards and reports
2+ years of experience supporting large SOC operations
Associate’s degree in information technology, information security, or a related field (4 years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree)
Ability to work Eastern Time business hours
Ability to pass background checks including drug, driving record, credit, criminal, E-Verify, and SLED

Technologies

SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK
Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR
Linux, Active Directory, VPN, firewalls
TTPs

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account
Employee assistance program, Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Interview Process

First-round interviews via Microsoft Teams with cameras on
Finalists may complete an in-person interview prior to selection

Role Details

Job Type: Full-time, W2 Contract (12 months, with possible extension)
Location/Work Schedule: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29201; must be able to commute; possibility for remote; must work EST business hours
Pay: $46.00 per hour (up to $46.00 per hour)

About Concordant

Concordant LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone-certified firm headquartered in Laramie, Wyoming. The company provides professional IT and cybersecurity services to federal and state government clients.

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