About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT (State Government - DMV).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Snapshot

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Security Analyst to join a public-sector IT security team on a 12‑month W2 contract (possible extension). This is a fully onsite position in Blythewood, SC.

• Employment type: Full-time, contract (W2)
• Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
• Start date: 2026-11-16
• Location: Blythewood, SC (onsite only — no hybrid/remote flexibility)
• Estimated pay: $93,831 per year (estimated)
• Schedule: Weekend evening overnight shifts are required after training:
  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM (2 × 12-hour shifts)
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
• Candidate must be willing to sign an NDA during the hiring process and complete pre-employment screening.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client’s security team will provide training and mentorship. Core responsibilities include:

• Monitor and research threat intelligence feeds and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and help create/refine detection rules (SIEM, EDR).
• Analyze logs from firewalls, endpoints, and servers to identify indicators of compromise.
• Assist with incident triage and response following established frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Document incident findings, prepare reports, and maintain process and runbook documentation.
• Participate in vulnerability management: analyze reports and prioritize patching aligned with best practices.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including simulations and training materials.
• Use and help automate endpoint management and patch deployment via SCCM, GPO, and PowerShell; develop additional automation where practical.
• Assist with endpoint and network security policy configuration and alert analysis.
• Support digital forensics tasks and expand cloud security knowledge as cloud services are adopted.

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Interview & Pre-Employment Checks

• Interviews: 1–2 rounds (virtual or onsite). Candidates should be available for onsite interviews.
• Pre-employment checks (required): criminal background, credit check, and NDA signature prior to interview.
• Work authorization: candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Required Qualifications

• Understanding of security concepts and security processes.
• Basic computer and network administration knowledge (server or network fundamentals).
• Willingness to work mandatory weekend overnight shifts as described.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in server or network administration.
• 1+ years experience in an IT security-focused role.
• Familiarity with SIEM and endpoint security tools (log analysis, detection rules).
• Experience with PowerShell, Group Policy (GPO), and endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM).
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and cloud security concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications are a plus: Security+ (CompTIA), Network+ (CompTIA), GSEC, GCIH.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail for accurate log analysis and reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively in a mid-sized team.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and follow security best practices and playbooks.

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Additional Notes

• This role is onsite and located in Blythewood, SC. No remote work options are available.
• Confidential Client operates under public-sector security and privacy requirements; selected candidates will support protecting sensitive citizen data.
• Candidates must be prepared for a public-sector onboarding process and background checks.

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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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