Cyber Security Analyst

CEI; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

CEI (Computer Enterprises, Inc.) is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join the Client's Security Operations team in Columbia, SC. This long-term contract starts with 6 months and offers a hybrid work arrangement with onsite Tue/Wed/Thu and home Mon/Fri, plus a W-2 pay rate of $57-61/hr and benefits from day one.

The role focuses on real-time threat monitoring, incident triage, and security event analysis across cloud, endpoint, network, and email security platforms in a SOC-like

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, email security, cloud, and network security tools.
• Review and analyze logs from servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, email systems, and network devices to determine the nature and scope of security events.
• Establish event validity, determine root cause, assess impact, and perform appropriate incident triage.
• Respond to and escalate security incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct threat analysis and support incident response activities.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence and apply findings to security monitoring and response efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues across multiple vendor platforms.
• Support risk management, configuration management, business continuity, and contingency planning initiatives.
• Partner with security engineering teams to improve detection capabilities and overall security posture.

Job description

Back Cyber Security Analyst Other Columbia , South Carolina Contract Hybrid Oct 22, 2026

*Only W-2 candidates who are local to the Columbia, SC area will be considered, no C2C*

Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a talented Cyber Security Analyst to join our Client's dynamic team.

Job at a glance:

• This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 6months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
• Pay rate is $57-61/hr W2 + eligible to sign up for benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k) on day 1
• Schedule is Hybrid: Tues/Wed/Thurs are onsite in Columbia, SC; Monday/Friday at home

Position Overview

Our Cyber Security Operations team is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to support real-time threat monitoring, incident triage, and security event analysis across a large enterprise environment. This role will focus on investigating security alerts, validating security events, and responding to potential threats across cloud, endpoint, network, and email security platforms.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on technical security experience, excels at analyzing security logs and alerts, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced Security Operations Center (SOC)-style environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, email security, cloud, and network security tools.
• Review and analyze logs from servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, email systems, and network devices to determine the nature and scope of security events.
• Establish event validity, determine root cause, assess impact, and perform appropriate incident triage.
• Respond to and escalat security incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct threat analysis and support incident response activities.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence and apply findings to security monitoring and response efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues across multiple vendor platforms.
• Support risk management, configuration management, business continuity, and contingency planning initiatives.
• Partner with security engineering teams to improve detection capabilities and overall security posture.

Technical Skills

• SIEM platforms
• CrowdStrike (EDR)
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Microsoft Azure
• Windows Server administration and security
• Linux administration and security
• Security event investigation and log analysis
• Incident response and incident management
• Intrusion detection and threat analysis
• Network attack analysis and troubleshooting

Preferred Skills

• ExtraHop
• Proofpoint
• Palo Alto Networks
• Cisco Networking Technologies
• Elastic Stack / Elastic Security
• Cyber threat intelligence analysis
• Enterprise-scale incident response

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

OR Four (4) years of directly related work experience

OR Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus two (2) years of related experience

Experience

• Six (6)+ years of related technical experience
• Strong background in cybersecurity operations and incident response
• Experience supporting medium to large enterprise environments

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced network troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
• Knowledge of system and network security architectures
• Understanding of intrusion detection, threat analysis, and security monitoring technologies
• Experience with enterprise data architecture and secure communications systems
• Ability to identify and respond to emerging threats
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations