What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Detection Specialist position at V Group Inc.?
End Client: State of South Carolina - DHHS
Job Title: Cybersecurity Detection Specialist
Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)
Duration: 12 Months
Position Type: Contract
Hours Per Week: 40 Hr
Interview Mode: Webcam or In Person
Ceipal ID: SSC_SECU297_MA
Requirement ID: 11297
Scope of the project:
The position will work as a consulting Detection engineer within the Division of Information Security. This role will focus on creating, tuning, and maintaining new and existing detection rules within the State monitoring environment. Engaging directly with state agencies to promote, support, and improve adoption of centralized security services is a key focus. The engagement is expected to be needed for 12 months with the possibility of extension
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PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED
- ).Review and tune current detection rules within the State SIE
- M.Perform Gap analysis of the current detection coverag
- e.Develop detection rules/solutions to cover found Gap
- s.Monitor threat intelligence sources for new use case
- s.Work with State SOC analysts to create and tune rule
- s.Work with the State Threat Hunter to identify and remediate detection coverage gap
- s.Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to the SOAR and integration
- s.Coordinate with engineering, SOC, and agency staff as needed to meet goal
- s.Other duties as neede
- d.Proven experience with detection tuning/developmen
- t.Experience with dashboard creation and reporti
ng
Required Skil
- ls:Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Information Security Related Fi
- eldEight Years of Relevant Work Experience May Be Substituted In Lieu Of Educat
- ionFive Years Of Experience In Supporting Large IT Environments and/or System Deployme
- nts5 years of Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or simila
- r).Understanding of Sigma, YARA, and other industry standard detection languag
- es.Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framew
ork
Preferred Ski
- lls:Preferred Education/Certificati
- ons:CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certificat
- ion.Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GP
- EN).Vendor Certifications in Detection Engineer
- ing.Resource is local to Columbia, South Carolina or a surrounding city in South Caro
lina
V Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a cons
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