About Careertakes

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Role summary

This Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Security Analyst to join a security operations team protecting citizen data and motor vehicle licensing/titling systems. This is an onsite, full-time position based in Five Points, SC (onsite from day one). The client will provide training; we seek candidates with basic server or network administration experience and an interest in growing into a hands-on security analyst role.

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Key responsibilities

• Threat intelligence research and OSINT to identify emerging risks
• Proactive threat hunting and creation/testing of detection rules (SIEM, Defender for Endpoint, etc.)
• Log review and analysis (firewalls, endpoints, servers) to identify IOCs
• Assist with incident triage and initial response following frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Document incidents, detection/hunting methodologies, and after-action reports
• Support vulnerability management efforts and prioritization of remediation
• Contribute to security awareness training and simulations
• Use automation and scripting (SCCM, GPO, PowerShell) to deploy patches and streamline tasks
• Configure and monitor endpoint protection and network security policies
• Participate in digital forensics investigations and learn cloud security controls as needed

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Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred
• 1+ year experience in server or network administration
• 1+ year of experience in an IT security–focused role (internship, SOC analyst I, or similar experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with SIEM and endpoint security tools
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with PowerShell, Group Policy (GPO), and SCCM or other endpoint management tools
• Basic understanding of networking, firewalls, and common protocols
• Willingness and ability to work required shifts (includes Saturday and Sunday evening shifts)
• Must be available for onsite interviews and onsite work from day one; candidates must be residents of South Carolina and able to work in Five Points/Columbia area
• Willing to sign an NDA if requested

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Preferred certifications & skills

• CompTIA Security+, Network+
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Hands-on experience with Defender for Endpoint, common SIEM platforms, or similar tooling
• Familiarity with NIST controls and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience writing and tuning detection queries / rules

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What Careertakes and the Confidential Client offer

• On-the-job training and mentorship from senior analysts
• Opportunity to build a career in security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and cloud security
• Work on systems that protect sensitive citizen information and public services

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Location & logistics

• Location: Five Points / Columbia, South Carolina — onsite from day one
• Employment type: Full-time
• Duration: Long-term / ongoing (initial engagement indicated as 12+ months)
• Note: This position requires local residency in South Carolina; weekend evening shift availability is mandatory.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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