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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 24-013
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM80
Position Number:: 61047705
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,000.00
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
General ResponsibilityAs a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting regular security assessments of our systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats. You will also assist with implementing and maintaining security controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulations.
Specific Duties
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant security certifications, such as GSEC, GCED, BTL1 are preferred.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?
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Do you have any experience in Information Technology systems, computer science, or experience in a security focused role? If yes, please describe.
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Do you have any relevant security certifications, such as: GSEC, GCED, BTL 1? If yes please list them below with your date of certification.
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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $55,000 and $70,000?
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As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
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Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
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Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
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I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
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I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
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Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 24-013
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM80
Position Number:: 61047705
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,000.00
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
General ResponsibilityAs a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting regular security assessments of our systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats. You will also assist with implementing and maintaining security controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulations.
Specific Duties
- Detect and respond to security events and alerts from multiple sources as well as respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities. Manage Microsoft 365 Defender suite and audit configuration against expected configurations to ensure security posture is maintained throughout change configuration cycles.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to management on remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Assist with software approval process, including the detection and removal of unauthorized software.
- Identify gaps in security posture and document and escalate to higher ups for risk assessment and mitigation.
- Assist with threat hunt operation using known adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as indicators of attack in order to detect adversaries with persistent access to the enterprise.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- An associate's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field with 2+ years of experience in a security focused role. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Familiarity with security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and mail filters.
- Knowledge of information risk concepts and principles, with the ability to relate them to business needs and security controls. Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant security certifications, such as GSEC, GCED, BTL1 are preferred.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Do you have any experience in Information Technology systems, computer science, or experience in a security focused role? If yes, please describe.
03
Do you have any relevant security certifications, such as: GSEC, GCED, BTL 1? If yes please list them below with your date of certification.
04
If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $55,000 and $70,000?
- Yes
- No
05
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
07
Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
08
I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
- Yes
- No
09
I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
- Yes
- No
10
Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
- Yes
- No
11
How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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