Security Analyst (Columbia)

Title : Security Analyst Project Lead (8780)

Work Location : 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201

Work Mode : Hybrid (3 days onsite per week required)

Contract Duration : 12 months (Extension possible)

Interview Process : 1 round, virtual video interview required

Candidate Requirement : Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident . No relocation allowed.

Scope of Work

The resource will plan, coordinate, evaluate, document, and report on IRS Pub 1075 compliance activities, including security controls, corrective action plans (CAPs), artifacts, SCSEM requirements, and follow-up remediation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and support preparation efforts for an IRS Safeguard Review.

Review Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for effectiveness and determine compliance readiness.

Review SSR, SSPs, and SSAs to ensure alignment with IRS Publication 1075.

Identify relevant IRS Safeguard Computer Security Evaluation Matrix (SCSEM) controls and assess agency compliance.

Provide technical advice for remediation of non-compliant SCSEM control areas.

Assist and coordinate follow-up actions after the Safeguard Review, including CAP development for findings.

Provide expert analysis of proposed technical solutions to ensure compliance with IRS Pub 1075.

Conduct research and recommend security improvements for systems and infrastructure.

Use the agencys established project management methods for planning, coordination, communication, and reporting.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff, including federal and state stakeholders and executive leadership.

Required Skills (Must Have)

5+ years of expert-level experience as a Security Analyst, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response.

3+ years of experience preparing for and actively supporting at least one IRS Safeguard Review at a state agency .

3+ years of experience working with and applying IRS SCSEM requirements including implementation, compliance assessment, and documentation.

3+ years of experience with IRS Publication 1075 (Rev. 11-2021) compliance.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Excellent oral and written communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of applicable IT security standards (e.g., ISO, IEEE).

Preferred Skills

Experience with Child Support Enforcement systems or knowledge of Child Support program operations and objectives.

Experience with federal or state regulatory compliance frameworks such as FISMA, NIST, or IRS Publication 1075 .

Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and audit support for safeguard reviews, security audits, and compliance assessments.