Security Analyst - Intermediate
Concordant LLC | Hybrid – Columbia, SC
Concordant LLC is seeking a Security Analyst - Intermediate to support a government client's cybersecurity and data protection operations. This role focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, Copilot/AI data security, auditing, and vendor security reviews. The analyst will review and triage security alerts, investigate access and movement of sensitive information, perform system and vendor audits, document findings, assist with incident escalation, and collaborate with technical and business teams to strengthen the organization's overall security and data governance posture. This is a hybrid position based out of Columbia, SC.
Required Skills
- 3 years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis
- 3 years of hands-on experience with data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management tools, and data security posture management for AI (DSPM for AI)
- 3 years of experience reviewing and triaging data-related security alerts, analyzing access and movement of sensitive information, documenting findings, and escalating incidents according to established procedures
- 3 years of experience collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and support continuous improvement in data security posture
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AI-driven security tools, including DSPM platforms designed to manage sensitive data used by AI systems
- Experience fine-tuning DLP policies, refining insider risk alerts, or supporting data governance programs
- Familiarity with Azure security, identity-based access controls, conditional access, and security automation or scripting
Required Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Preferred certifications: Microsoft SC-100, SC-200, CEH, or an Associate-level CISSP
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, administer, and fine-tune DLP policies; investigate data loss, exposure, and unauthorized access incidents
- Support DSPM initiatives for AI and Copilot, and assist with data classification and governance efforts
- Review and triage security alerts, document findings, and escalate incidents per established procedures
- Monitor Insider Risk Management alerts and investigate potential policy violations while maintaining confidentiality
- Participate in vendor security assessments, review audit reports, and track remediation efforts
- Support cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance documentation
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, prepare security reporting, and support awareness training initiatives
Concordant LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay: Up to $78,592.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment?
- What is your current physical mailing address? (SBA HUBZone check)
- Do you have a current security certification?
Education:
Experience:
- supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations: 3 years (Required)
- hands-on with data handling technologies: 3 years (Required)
- triaging data related security alerts: 3 years (Required)
- collaborating with technical and non-technical teams: 3 years (Required)
- AI Driven security tools: 1 year (Preferred)
- finetuning DLP policies: 1 year (Preferred)
- Azure security: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29201
