Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid in Columbia, South Carolina, USA; only open to local candidates. Occasional travel for client engagements is required.

Company

hirify.global is a security consulting company that helps clients deploy, optimize, and sustain security tools.

What you will do

• Deploy and configure Tenable, Palo Alto Cortex XDR/XSIAM/XSOAR, CrowdStrike, and Cribl platforms across client environments.
• Support engagements from kickoff and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, handoff, and client training.
• Perform environment health checks and identify misconfigurations, coverage gaps, outdated versions, connectivity issues, and performance problems.
• Troubleshoot agent connectivity, data ingestion, scanning, integration, and playbook issues through root-cause resolution.
• Deliver findings, recommendations, remediation roadmaps, documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Manage engagement tasks and status, support escalations, and contribute to reusable deployment templates and health-check methodologies.

Requirements

• Solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, logging, and incident response.
• Strong automation mindset and strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to isolating problems.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and core networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, proxies, and certificates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including comfort presenting to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize across client engagements.
• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and work independently.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements.
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, plus the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Tenable, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, XSIAM, or XSOAR, CrowdStrike, or Cribl.
• Experience in consulting, professional services, managed services, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Experience deploying or administering security tools in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or log pipeline concepts.
• Scripting or automation experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or APIs, particularly Python for playbook and integration development.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Relevant Security+, CySA+, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, or Cribl certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Residence in or near Columbia, South Carolina.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on technical work with opportunities to build expertise across a leading security technology stack.
• Training is provided for the core security platforms; technical foundation, problem-solving, and client collaboration are emphasized.
• Equal employment opportunities are provided without discrimination or harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.