IT Security Specialist II

South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division seeks a SOC Analyst to enhance cyber threat detection and incident response. This pivotal role involves monitoring systems, collaborating with the SC Elections Commission, and ensuring the security readiness of critical infrastructures. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor’s degree and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in information security or related area.
• Strong analytical skills for understanding cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time threat detection and incident response.
• Monitor, investigate, and coordinate incident handling as a SOC analyst.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve election security.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity Risk Management

Job description

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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

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.

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

Support real-time threat detection, incident response, and coordination with the South Carolina Elections Commission and other stakeholders. The analyst leverages threat intelligence, security tools, and operational procedures to identify and respond to cyber threats, recommends improvements to participants' defenses, and enhances overall election security readiness. By contributing to incident handling, intelligence sharing, and training activities, the SOC Analyst ensures the resilience and integrity of critical systems across the state.

Specific Duties

• Perform duties as a SOC analyst including monitoring, investigation, incident handling, and entity coordination using established operational procedures. Collaborate with the SC Elections Commission to enhance the security posture of elections throughout South Carolina. Leverage real-world observations to improve services and identify useful emerging technologies aimed at enhancing elections security.
• Provide support to primary incident responders and ensure all events are addressed with an appropriate resolution. Identify potential incidents and communicate with participants to initiate incident response. Thoroughly document all analysis, communication, and resolution.
• Contribute to strategic cyber threat intelligence for the SOC and program participants. Utilize resources to stay up to date on threat action Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and distill technical information for rapid consumption. Disseminate the information to the South Carolina Elections Commissions.
• Leverage SC CIC tools and reports to make recommendations for improving participants' external security posture.
• Assist with hosting and participating in trainings, webinars, readiness, and tabletop exercises.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity Risk Management, or a related field and experience in information security or related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and relay basic cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
• Ability to establish strong, positive working relationships with government and private officials is essential.
• Ability to identify and describe problems as well as coordinate resolution with various organizational elements; provide technical analyses of cybersecurity infrastructure vulnerabilities; provide counsel for handling classified, law enforcement sensitive, and industry proprietary information; and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
• This position involves working with sensitive information concerning critical infrastructure organizations around the state.
• Employee must be available 24/7 for emergency incident response.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of hands-on information security experience preferred.

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

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration

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