Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Company
Client: Chandra Technologies
End Client: State of South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Job Category
- Technology & IT
- Government Jobs
- Full-Time Jobs
- Contract Jobs
Job Overview
Chandra Technologies is seeking an experienced Intermediate Security Analyst to support cybersecurity initiatives for the State of South Carolina. This 12-month contract opportunity is ideal for cybersecurity professionals with experience in enterprise security operations, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and incident response.
The selected candidate will play a critical role in protecting sensitive government information by monitoring security controls, investigating cybersecurity incidents, supporting compliance initiatives, and improving the organization’s overall security posture. The role requires collaboration with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure effective implementation of security policies and risk management practices.
This position offers outstanding career opportunities for professionals looking to expand their expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, AI-assisted security, cloud security, compliance, and governance while working within a large government technology environment. Candidates will gain valuable experience with modern security platforms, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices that support long-term professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and administer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and security controls.
- Investigate data loss incidents, unauthorized access, and sensitive data exposure.
- Support Insider Risk Management, AI/Copilot Data Security, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives.
- Review, analyze, and triage cybersecurity alerts and security events.
- Document investigation findings and escalate security incidents when required.
- Participate in vendor security assessments and third-party risk evaluations.
- Support cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, and enterprise risk assessments.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and business teams to improve cybersecurity posture.
- Prepare security reports, dashboards, metrics, and recommendations.
- Recommend improvements to cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of enterprise cybersecurity operations experience.
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Experience with Insider Risk Management.
- Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
- Experience investigating security alerts, incident response, and enterprise risk analysis.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance and governance activities.
Preferred Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Microsoft SC-100
- Microsoft SC-200
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Associate CISSP
Technical Skills
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Insider Risk Management
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
- AI Security
- Microsoft Copilot Security
- Azure Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Conditional Access
- Security Automation
- Cortex Security
- Incident Response
- Risk Analysis
- Data Governance
- Compliance Auditing
- Cybersecurity Reporting
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Documentation expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Risk assessment capabilities
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated)
USD $90,000–$115,000 per year (Estimated market compensation for an Intermediate Security Analyst in South Carolina. Actual contract compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and contract terms.)
Compensation Type
- 12-Month Contract
Benefits
- Opportunity to support state government cybersecurity initiatives.
- Experience with enterprise security technologies and governance.
- Exposure to AI-assisted cybersecurity and modern security platforms.
- Collaborative enterprise IT and cybersecurity environment.
- Experience with compliance, auditing, and security operations.
Career Growth
- Progress toward Senior Security Analyst or Cybersecurity Engineer roles.
- Develop expertise in AI security, cloud security, and enterprise governance.
- Build experience supporting large-scale government cybersecurity programs.
- Enhance skills in risk management, compliance, and incident response.
Professional Development
- Enterprise cybersecurity operations
- Security governance
- Cloud security
- AI-assisted security technologies
- Compliance and auditing
Training Opportunities
- Microsoft Security technologies
- Azure Security
- AI security solutions
- Enterprise DLP implementation
- Security operations best practices
Certification Support
Candidates are encouraged to pursue:
- CompTIA Security+
- GSEC
- Microsoft SC-100
- Microsoft SC-200
- CEH
- Associate CISSP
Application Process
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