IT - SCDHHS - Security Analyst - Consultant

Position Information

Position Type

Staff Augmentation

Hours/Week

40

Billing Type

Hourly

Shift

Day

Projected Start Date

10/27/2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Projected End Date/Duration

12 Months from projected start date

End Time

5:00 PM

Bid Limit Per Vendor

2

Number of Positions

1

Desired Career Level

Experienced Non-manager

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Weekend

None

Position Location

Address

1801 Main Street

City

Columbia

State

South Carolina

Zip

29201

Country

UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

No

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Position Description

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Security Analyst - Consultant

Why is this position open

New Position - ongoing project with the Office of Cybersecurity. This is a repost of 13757 - DO NOT submit resources that were previously submitted to posting ID 13757.

Will close to submissions on 11/03 at 5:00PM EST.

Interview Process

2 rounds - 1st interview will be virtual, 2nd round will be onsite in Columbia, SC (Onsite interview will be non-negotiable)

Duration of the Contract

12 months

Possibility for Extension

Yes

Work Location

Fully Onsite

Candidate Location

Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Vendors are responsible for accurately representing the current location of their resources. Any misrepresentation regarding a resource's location, including presenting a non-local resource as being located in South Carolina, may result in further review and corrective action.

Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH's systems and services.

Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with

• Data network design best practices
• Routing and switching protocols
• Network security best practices
• On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
• This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.

Security Program Experience

Strongly desired experience includes

• CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
• Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
• Supporting security considerations for multi tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations

Technical Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience with

• Secure network design principles
• Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
• Switching and Routing
• Enterprise Firewalls
• Network auditing
• IDS/IPS platforms
• Network security monitoring
• SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
• Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
• Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
• Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
• Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
• Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
• Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
• Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
• Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

• Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
• Hand-on experience in IT security or system administration
• Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

• Experience working in regulatory environments
• Experience supporting health IT or state government.
• Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
• A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• CISSP or Security+

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years equivalent experience

A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support

Experience in IT security or system administration

Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models

Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

CISSP or Security+

Experience working in regulatory environments

Experience supporting health IT or state government.

Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards

Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

Attachment

Team Size

10+

Dress Code

Business Casual, occasionally more formal

Primary Work Location

1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

location

Fully onsite – 5 days/week

Resources will be required to interview onsite for the second round interview.

Only submit resources that are local to south Carolina and willing to come onsite 5 days/week.

Vendors are responsible for accurately representing the current location of their resources. Any misrepresentation regarding a resource's location, including presenting a non-local resource as being located in South Carolina, may result in further review and corrective action.

Company / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company – selling points for potential candidates):

This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced professionals, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision.

Candidates who enjoy complex, change-driven projects and collaborating with motivated colleagues will find this position appealing.

Why is this position open ( new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)?

New Role - This is a repost of 13757 - DO NOT submit resources that were previously submitted to posting ID 13757.

Scope of the project

The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH's systems and services.

Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with

• Data network design best practices
• Routing and switching protocols
• Network security best practices
• On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
• This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.

Position Title

Junior Network Security Analyst

Pre-employment Checks (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Criminal, drug, credit, motor vehicle

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.

The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.

Security Program Experience

Strongly desired experience includes

• CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
• Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
• Supporting security considerations for multi‐tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations

Technical Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience with

• Secure network design principles
• Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
• Switching and Routing
• Enterprise Firewalls
• Network auditing
• IDS/IPS platforms
• Network security monitoring
• SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
• Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
• Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
• Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
• Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
• Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
• Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
• Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency's approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services.
• Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
• Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
• Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
• Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
• Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
• Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
• Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
• Perform additional SOC duties as assigned

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance)

• Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
• Hand-on experience in IT security or system administration
• Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
• Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance)

• Experience working in regulatory environments
• Experience supporting health IT or state government.
• Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS).

Required Education/Certifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
• A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA

Preferred Education/Certifications

• CISSP or Security+