Location: Columbia, SC Duration: 12 Months Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): 2+ Years of Experience with Security Monitoring and Incident Response. 2+ Years of Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework. 2+ Years of Experience with dashboard creation and reporting. Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): Experience with the Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XDR platform. Knowledge of Linux, network administration and network design. Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN technology, Active Directory, Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems. Candidate is local to Columbia, SC or surrounding city in South Carolina Required Education/Certifications: Associate's degree in an information technology or information security related field Four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education Two years of experience in supporting large soc operations. Preferred Education/Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN). Vendor certifications related to information security.