Tier 2 SOC Analyst - Contract - Columbia, SC

Tier 2 SOC Analyst Location: Remote Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online & potential for second round of in-person interviews Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 05+ Years Candidate location: SC residency required. Additional Information: Preference will be given to candidates that are local to SC and are able to come onsite for project needs. Project Scope: The Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking an experienced Tier 2 SOC Analyst to support enterprise security operations, threat detection, incident response, and cyber investigations. This role will work closely with state agencies to enhance security monitoring capabilities and improve adoption of centralized security services. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze security events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms. Investigate suspicious activity, security incidents, phishing attempts, malware infections, and policy violations. Perform incident valida...