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Information Security Specialist
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- $63,557 - $95,336 a year
- Extended hours
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Information Security Specialist
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Extended hours
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Security Specialist III (OMH Public Safety Columbia)
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $33,800 - $54,100 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot —Lexington, SC
- Mid-level
Security Officer Armed Entry Specialist
Allied Universal —Columbia, SC
- $18.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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One Federal Solution —Columbia, SC
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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Allied Universal —Columbia, SC
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Information Security Specialist

University of South Carolina -
Richland, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,557 - $95,336 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

SSO
Computer operation
Intrusion detection analysis
IT user and group management
GPO
OAuth 2.0
Account troubleshooting
Hardware maintenance
HIPAA
Security policy Implementation (information security management)
Security log analysis
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Mid-level
Software installation
Internal investigations
Bachelor's degree
Internal employee customer service
Network management
Computer hardware
Desktop (troubleshooting support)
Computer management
Healthcare IT security systems
Security Event Management (security operations)
Organizational skills
Application Maintenance
1 year
Data Loss Prevention
Clinical confidentiality policies
Identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Automation tools

Full Job Description

Posting Number

STA00488PO26

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Function

Information Security

USC Market Title

IT Security Analyst

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133240

Job Level

P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Information Security Specialist

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

SAAS Information Technology

State Pay Range

T05

USC Market Range

MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336

Anticipated Hiring Range

$63,557 - $95,336

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Information Security Specialist

Are you passionate about protecting critical systems through secure identity and access management?
Do you enjoy balancing security, compliance, and exceptional customer service?
Want to help protect the technology that supports students, faculty, and staff?
Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to a secure campus environment?

We Have the Job for You!

The Information Security Specialist will be responsible for the security, installation and maintenance of Student Affairs computer information systems. Provides network support and security services for the day-to-day operation of Student Affairs computer information systems. Participates in the installation and maintenance of new and existing software applications within Student Affairs. Provides support for Active Directory security groups and other specialized software applications throughout the division. Provides guidance of system capabilities, utilization, storage, security, access, maintenance, and operational issues and confers with users, staff and the HIPAA Compliance Officer to discuss the revision of new and existing systems.

Primary duties include:

Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU’s, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies.
Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation.
Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board.
Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.

Perks:

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Highly proficient in computer hardware and software troubleshooting and one or more related certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Exercises sound judgment in organizing work, setting and adjusting priorities to balance customer interests, respond to changing needs and expectations, and meet divisional requirements, including working extended hours when necessary.
Demonstrates strong ethical, professional, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service in a positive, solutions-focused manner.
Applies strong problem-solving skills and demonstrates the ability to learn, adapt, and grow within the area of focus.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Maintain Active Directory, user objects, computer objects, OU’s, policies. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), SAML, web Single Sign-on (SSO), OAuth and related authentication technologies. Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Create/Delete, modify and troubleshoot Group Policies. Support, investigate and validate the implementation of security policies such as Conditional Access, Insider-Risk Management, DSPM for AI, Data Loss Prevention Information Protection, and endpoint compliance. Assist with user support and awareness, responding to security-related inquiries, phishing reports, and training participation. Collaborate with DoIT Division of Information Technology teams to ensure alignment with security architecture, shared service boundaries, and tool access. Perform other security functions as assigned by the HIPAA and Security Compliance Officer

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Review and interpret identity, access, and audit logs in Microsoft Active Directory to support investigations, access reviews, and policy validation. Assists with data analysis using a variety of IT software. Monitor and investigate assigned security alerts from tools.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Monitor division software and applications process to make sure they all go through TRB Technology Review Board. Assists with audits for divisional software and hardware. Creating, analyze, test and implement Group Policies. Use third party and native automation with PowerShell and other scripting methods.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Assists with the oversight of Information Systems as related to HIPAA/FERPA compliance and other federal and state regulations concerning protection of patient and other sensitive information.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Supports special projects and other tasks and duties as assigned by the HIPAA Compliance and Security Officer and Executive Director or IT.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

06/26/2026

Job Close Date

08/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 10, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208627

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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Security Specialist III (OMH Public Safety Columbia)

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Security Officer Armed Entry Specialist

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