IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant

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Position Description :

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina Department of Admin is looking for - Security Architect - Consultant Why is this position open : New role supporting Identity and access management and security automation. Max Bill Rate : $$$ / hour Will close to submissions on 10 / 22 / 2025 5 : 00PM EST. Interview Process : INITIAL ROUND OF INTERVIEWS ON MICROSOFT TEAMS (ON CAMERA) WITH IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS PREFERRED BEFORE FINAL SELECTION Duration of the Contract : 12 Months Possibility for Extension : Yes Work Location : Columbia SC. 4430 Broad River Rd, Columbia SC 29210. 25% Hybrid schedule to be determined by manager. Candidate Location : Open to Nationwide US candidates, must be willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense Full job description is in the attached file. Additional details : Key duties and Responsibilities PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED). IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ENSURING THAT APPROPRIATE IDENTITY MANAGEMENT, SINGLE SIGN ON, MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION, ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND APPLICATIONS ARE PROPERLY IMPLEMENTED AND CONFIGURED TO SUPPORT IT AND SECURITY OPERATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR AUTOMATION DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DISPARATE SECURITY AND ENTERPRISE IT TOOLS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING, DESIGNING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY SOLUTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH BUSINESS GOALS AND RISK TOLERANCE. DESIGN, DEPLOY AND MANAGE COUNTERMEASURES TO KNOWN SECURITY THREATS AND DEVELOP PREVENTATIVE MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR NEW AND EMERGENT THREATS TO ENTERPRISE DATA, NETWORKS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. ENSURE, VALIDATE AND MEASURE THE CONSISTENT APPLICATION OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES THROUGHOUT THE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS APPLICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTS. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT STATE DATA AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. Required Skills 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERT UNDERSTANDING OF IDENTITY AND ACCESS CONTROL, LOGGING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN AUTOMATION DEVELOPMENT USING TOOLS SUCH AS PYTHON AND BASH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH LINUX, WINDOWS, NETWORK SECURITY PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUPPORTING LARGE IT ENVIRONMENTS AND / OR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENTS Preferred Skills SIEM ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SECURITY FRAMEWORKS : NIST, CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E APPLICATION SECURITY (APPSEC) Education Requirement BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OR INFORMATION SECURITY RELATED FIELD OR EIGHT YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN LIEU OF EDUCATION