Security Architect

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Security Architect to support statewide security detection and response across South Carolina.

Work location: Remote, hybrid, onsite
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Terms: W2 position
Candidate location: Preference will be given to candidates who can work onsite over hybrid and over full-time remote (on-site as needed).

Position summary:

The Security Architect will focus on creating, tuning, and maintaining new and existing detection rules within the state monitoring environment.
Engaging directly with state agencies to promote, support, and improve adoption of centralized security services is a key focus.

Responsibilities:

Review and tune current detection rules within the state SIEM.
Perform Gap analysis of the current detection coverage.
Develop detection rules/solutions to cover found Gaps.
monitor threat intelligence sources for new use cases.
Work with state SOC analysts to create and tune rules.
Work with the state Threat Hunter to identify and remediate detection coverage gaps.
Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to the SOAR and integrations.
Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff as needed to meet goals.
Other duties as needed.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology or Information Security related field
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in security architecture may be substituted in lieu of education
5+ years of experience with scripting automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
5+ years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments
Experience with Sigma, Yara, and other industry standard detection languages
Experience with MITRE ATT & CK Framework

Preferred:

CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certifications (CEH, OSCP. GPEN)
Vendor certifications in detection engineering
Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM platform
Deep understanding of Windows/Linux artifacts
Candidate who is local to Columbia, South Carolina or a surrounding city in South Carolina

Interested? Learn more:
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Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00352

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/