Security Analyst - Entry

Cornerstonetechtalent; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone TTS is seeking an Entry Security Analyst for a 12-month, fully onsite contract in Blythewood, SC. The role requires a high school diploma and foundational security knowledge, with preference for IT security experience and SIEM/endpoint tools.

Schedule is 38 hours per week, onsite only, with pre-start screenings and background checks. Start date projected around mid-November 2026. No relocation or remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security concepts and processes.
• Basic computer and network concepts knowledge.

Skills

Security concepts

Basic network concepts

1+ years IT security focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

GSEC

Security+

Network+

GCIH

Tools

SIEM tools

Endpoint security tools

PowerShell

Job description

CornerStone TTS is looking for a Security Analyst - Entry for a South Carolina state agency client. This is a 12-month, fully onsite contract in Blythewood, SC. NOT ACCEPTING THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES***** NO C2C***

Required qualifications:

• - Understanding of security concepts and processes
• - Understanding of basic computer and network concepts
• - High School Diploma

Preferred qualifications:

• - 1+ Years of Experience in Server or Network Administration
• - 1+ Year of Experience in an IT Security Focused Role
• - Experience with SIEM and Endpoint Security Tools
• - Experience with PowerShell, Group Policy, and Endpoint Management
• - Knowledge of Vulnerability Management and Cloud Security
• - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• - Preferred certifications: GSEC / Security+ / Network+ / GCIH

Location and schedule:

• - Fully onsite in Blythewood, SC (no remote or hybrid work).
• - Schedule: Multiple, 38 hours per week.
• - Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident.
• - No relocation allowed.

Duration and start:

• - 12-month contract; projected start Mon Nov 16, 2026.
• - Interviews: 1-2 rounds virtual or onsite; candidates expected available for onsite interviews; NDA if selected to interview.
• - Pre-start screening: 7-year standard background check; Credit history check; 7-year Certified Driving Record (MVR); 5-panel drug screening; The agency Fingerprinting in South Carolina at least 5 business days before start; NDA before interview.

Pre-start screening:

• - 7-year standard background check.
• - Credit history check.
• - 7-year Certified Driving Record (MVR).
• - 5-panel drug screening.
• - The agency Fingerprinting in South Carolina at least 5 business days before start.
• - NDA before interview.

Pay: Up to $37/hr.