Security Analyst - Entry (Onsite)
This entry-level Security Analyst role involves monitoring and analyzing threat intelligence, conducting threat hunting, and performing log analysis to identify security incidents. The analyst will assist in incident response, vulnerability management, and security automation while collaborating with senior team members to enhance detection capabilities and improve organizational security posture. The position requires foundational IT skills with opportunities for training and growth in cybersecurity practices, performed onsite in Blythewood, SC.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level, onsite Security Analyst to join their IT security team in Blythewood, SC. This role includes structured training and hands-on tasks that build core security skills across threat intelligence, detection, and incident response.
- Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds and OSINT sources to identify emerging threats relevant to the environment.
- Conduct proactive threat-hunting searches across network and endpoint telemetry using supplied playbooks and tools.
- Review logs from firewalls, endpoints, and servers to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and escalate suspicious findings.
- Assist with initial incident triage and evidence collection following standard frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Collaborate with senior analysts to refine and test detection rules (SIEM queries, Defender for Endpoint rules).
- Support vulnerability management by analyzing reports, prioritizing patching, and following NIST best practices.
- Help develop and deliver security awareness materials and run simple phishing or awareness simulations.
- Use SCCM, Group Policy, and PowerShell to assist with patch deployment and basic automation tasks.
- Document findings, produce incident reports and after-action reviews, and keep operational documentation current.
Required Skills
- Understanding of fundamental security concepts and processes (confidentiality, integrity, availability; IOCs; basic triage).
- Understanding of basic computer and network concepts (TCP/IP, common ports, OS fundamentals).
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year experience in server or network administration.
- 1+ year experience in an IT security-focused role (SOC, monitoring, or related).
- Familiarity with SIEM tools and endpoint security solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell, Group Policy (GPO), and endpoint management tools (SCCM/intune-like).
- Basic knowledge of vulnerability management and cloud security concepts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred, not required).
Education & Certifications
- Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certifications prioritized (not required): GIAC GSEC, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, GIAC GCIH.
Location, Hours & Compensation
- Onsite role located in Blythewood, SC. This is a full-time position (12+ month duration / ongoing engagement).
- Estimated compensation (from source data): $91,416 per year (estimated).
- This position requires reliable on-site attendance and ability to work standard business hours; occasional off-hours incident work may be required.
Why Apply
- Structured on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced security analysts.
- Opportunity to grow into mid-level SOC, threat-hunting, or incident response roles.
- Practical exposure to SIEM, endpoint protection, automation (PowerShell), and vulnerability processes within an established IT environment.
Additional Information
- This opening is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; the hiring employer is Confidential Client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. Please request accommodations through the Careertakes platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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