Tier 2 SOC Analyst - Contract - Columbia, SC

Tier 2 SOC AnalystLocation:RemoteInterview Process:1 round, Virtual/Online & potential forsecond round of in-person interviewsDuration:12MonthsEmployment Type: ContractExperience Required: 05+ YearsCandidatelocation: SC residency required.AdditionalInformation: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SCand are able to come onsite for project needs.Project Scope:The Division of Information Security (DIS) isseeking an experienced Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support enterprise securityoperations, threat detection, incident response, and cyber investigations. Thisrole will work closely with state agencies to enhance security monitoringcapabilities and improve adoption of centralized security services.Key Responsibilities:Monitor andanalyze security events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligenceplatforms. Investigatesuspicious activity, security incidents, phishing attempts, malware infections,and policy violations. Perform incidentvalidation, root cause analysis, impact assessment, and escalation to Tier 3teams when necessary. Create detailedincident reports, timelines, lessons learned, and remediation recommendations. Support proactivethreat hunting using current threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CKmethodologies. Tune detectionrules, alert thresholds, and correlation logic to improve SOC effectiveness. Collaborate withengineering, SOC teams, and state agencies to strengthen security monitoringand response capabilities. Assist withonboarding and support of centralized security services. Document SOCprocedures, runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and operational processes. Serve as acustomer-facing security SME supporting agency stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience:2+ Years ofSecurity Monitoring Experience ·2+ Years ofIncident Response Experience2+ Years ofExperience with MITRE ATT&CK Framework Experience withSecurity Event Analysis & Threat Detection DashboardDevelopment and Security Reporting Experience Strong Analyticaland Investigation Skills Preferred Skills:Palo Alto CortexXSIAM / Cortex XDR Experience ·LinuxAdministration KnowledgeNetworkAdministration & Network Design Experience ·FirewallAdministration Experience·VPN TechnologiesExperienceActive DirectoryAdministration Experience ·IDS/IPSAdministration ExperienceLocal toColumbia, SC or surrounding areas PreferredCertifications:·CISSP·CISA·CISM·CEH·OSCP·GPEN·Other SecurityVendor CertificationsEducation:Associate Degreein Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or relatedfield ORFour years ofrelevant cybersecurity experience in lieu of degree Originally posted on Himalayas