Job Responsibilities
Who We Are
At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, training plans, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.
Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.
We Are Looking For Teammates Who Are
- Analytical problem-solvers who enjoy identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks
- Collaborative professionals who communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively across teams with varying levels of technical expertise
- Curious learners who stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies
- Adaptable team members who can manage multiple priorities and evolving security needs
What You Will Do
As a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will help support and improve the agency’s cybersecurity tools, systems, and processes while working alongside experienced security professionals. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with security technologies, contribute to risk reduction efforts, and help strengthen the agency’s overall security posture.
Primary Job Duties Include
- Supporting and maintaining cybersecurity tools and technologies related to vulnerability management; Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) & Log Aggregation; Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Data Traffic Observability; endpoint security; and security system maintenance
- Assisting with the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises security solutions to strengthen the agency’s security posture
- Participating in security reviews, vulnerability analysis, and technology evaluations to identify risks and recommend security improvements
- Collaborating with the infrastructure team, SOC, and GRC on vulnerability remediation, system hardening strategies, incident response, security workflow improvements, and security-related requests and changes
- Assisting senior engineers and architects with researching, testing, configuring, and evaluating security technologies and solutions while supporting project-related security initiatives across the agency
Minimum And Additional Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer sciences, or a related field and experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role
- Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis
- Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience working in a regulated or high-compliance environment
- One or more certifications such as CompTIA, Security+, GIAC, and ISC2 CC.
- Key skills: vulnerability management, SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, scripting, and incident response
Additional Comments
- EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation
- Training: Junior Cybersecurity Engineers will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job
- Hours: Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
- During critical events or suspected critical events, 24x7 support will be required
- Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR
Ready to apply?
- Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education
- You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application
- Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire)
- Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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How did you hear about the SCDOR as a potential employer? Select all that apply.
- LinkedIn
- Other social media
- South Carolina Careers: careers.sc.gov
- Other on-line job board
- College/university career fair or website
- ReveNews (SCDOR's email newsletter)
- SCDOR Call Center
- Current or former SCDOR employee
- Other (please specify below)
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If applicable, what other source did you use to hear about us as a potential employer?
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Please type in your full legal name (First, Middle, Last) as it appears on your Social Security Card.
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Please type your preferred name (nickname) to be used on your work accounts and employee ID.
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Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field?
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Do you have an associate’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role?
- 4+ years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 year
- Less than 1 year
- No experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role
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How many years of experience do you have working in a regulated or high-compliance environment?
- 6 or more years
- 2 - 5 years
- 1 year
- None
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Rank these functional areas in order of importance for a highly secure organization and write a brief explanation of your choices: A) Event Logging, B) Vulnerability Management, C) Incident Response, and D) Regulatory Compliance.
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Rate your familiarity in scripting within either Microsoft Windows or Linux OS.
- Expert level in both Windows and Linux scripting
- More proficient in Linux scripts than MS Windows
- More proficient in MS Windows scripts than Linux
- Limited experience with scripts
- No experience
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What specifically interests you about this role at this organization?
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Express the guardrails or security controls needed before using AI within a highly regulated environment.
