Security Analyst Consultant
Job Title: Security Analyst Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst) (9891)
Department: Office of Cybersecurity
Work Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Onsite)
Work Type: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual/Online
Key Responsibilities
Perform cyber threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response within agency cloud environments
Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applications
Identify, investigate, and remediate compliance policy violations and security incidents
Assist in architecting and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures
Implement and enhance continuous monitoring and incident response processes
Serve as Security Point of Contact for cloud security matters
Conduct security posture assessments using Azure-native tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center)
Create and maintain documentation for penetration testing results and security processes
Provide cloud security guidance to stakeholders and project teams
Raise organizational awareness around cloud security best practices
Deliver effective communication to management and business stakeholders regarding cloud security status and risks
Required Skills (In Order of Importance)
5+ years of Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response, and Incident Handling
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
Experience with vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments
5+ years of IT experience working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies, or Web-based applications
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as:
3+ years experience with Cloud Platforms (Preferred Order):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
CompTIA Cloud+
Network Security Certifications
CISSP
About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.
Department: Office of Cybersecurity
Work Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Onsite)
Work Type: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual/Online
Key Responsibilities
Perform cyber threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response within agency cloud environments
Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applications
Identify, investigate, and remediate compliance policy violations and security incidents
Assist in architecting and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures
Implement and enhance continuous monitoring and incident response processes
Serve as Security Point of Contact for cloud security matters
Conduct security posture assessments using Azure-native tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center)
Create and maintain documentation for penetration testing results and security processes
Provide cloud security guidance to stakeholders and project teams
Raise organizational awareness around cloud security best practices
Deliver effective communication to management and business stakeholders regarding cloud security status and risks
Required Skills (In Order of Importance)
5+ years of Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response, and Incident Handling
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
Experience with vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments
5+ years of IT experience working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies, or Web-based applications
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as:
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Nmap
- Kali Linux
Cloud Security or Architecture Certification
3+ years experience with Cloud Platforms (Preferred Order):
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with Prisma Cloud, Dome9, or similar Cloud Security tools
Experience with Cloud Security governance tools, CASBs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience designing and deploying Cloud Inspection Architectures
Full-stack deployment experience
Experience working with cloud-native security tooling
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
CompTIA Cloud+
Network Security Certifications
CISSP
About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.
