Cyber Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation (401k/457)

Job summary

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking a Training Coordinator/Instructor for SC CIC to lead cyber literacy, coordinate exercises, and engage with CLOs across public and private sectors. The role emphasizes outreach, program development, and incident support within a mission-driven state agency.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in training, planning or cybersecurity, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have relevant training and development experience.
• At least two years of professional experience in planning, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to relay complex information clearly.
• Discretion required; on-call rotation is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Training Coordinator/Instructor for SC CIC; facilitate external communications with CLOs and Task Force members.
• Give public presentations on cybersecurity matters, best practices, and SC CIC overview.
• Coordinate and plan cyber exercises with key stakeholders; assist during incidents as needed.
• Oversee the CLO program; recruit and onboard local government and critical infrastructure organizations.
• Represent SLED in speaking engagements and meetings on cyber activities; facilitate monthly webinars.
• Develop onboarding procedures and maintain program materials; manage website content and SharePoint docs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Public speaking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

Job Responsibilities

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility

Serves as a Training Coordinator/Instructor for SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC CIC); facilitating external communications with CLOs, and Task Force members. Gives public presentations on cybersecurity matters, best practices, and overview of SC CIC. Coordinates and plans cyber exercises with key stakeholders. Coordinates SC CIC taskforce communications during critical cyber incidents and assists the team members as needed. Carries out program objectives as assigned by the Director and Deputy Director.

Specific Duties

• Oversee the Cyber Liaison Officer (CLO) program. Serve as a Liaison with local government and private critical infrastructure organizations to recruit and facilitate onboarding. Maintains a working knowledge of federal, state, and local cyber incident response capabilities.
• Represent SLED with speaking engagements and meetings on cyber activities around the state for various groups providing education on current cyber trends, stats, and security best practices. Facilitate monthly webinars.
• Collaborate with other team members and partner organizations to develop a diverse program of informational materials.
• Develop and maintain onboarding procedures to assist organizations with new membership orientation. Conduct onboarding calls with new members detailing all services provided by SC CIC.
• Manage and update website content, and SharePoint documentation.
• Perform special assignments as directed by the Chief, SC CIC Director/Deputy Director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have relevant training and development experience.
• Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience combined with specialized skills and/or certifications related to planning, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Must have strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to understand and relay basic cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are essential to this position. Must be able to establish and strengthen relationships with task force, as well as government and private officials. Must be able to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well‑organized manner through verbal, written, or visual means.
• This position involves working with sensitive information, employee must exercise a considerable degree of discretion.
• This position requires an on-call rotation.

Additional Comments

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.

Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000.