Security Operations Engineer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Security Operations Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.

Work location: Partial onsite (Tues., Wed., Thur. onsite) and as needed
Hours: 40 hours per week Mon. – Fri. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position summary:

A typical day involves a mix of monitoring, analysis, remediation, and collaboration across multiple security services. Engineers begin by reviewing dashboards and alerts to identify vulnerabilities, compliance issues, or endpoint risks that require attention. They validate findings to determine true risk, prioritize actions, and coordinate remediation efforts with internal teams.
Throughout the day, engineers may deploy patches or configuration changes, investigate systems that are out of compliance, and confirm that previously identified issues have been successfully resolved. They also support ongoing security operations by maintaining scan coverage, improving detection capabilities, and ensuring systems align with enterprise security standards.
Engineers collaborate closely with other service teams, architecture, and operations to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and enhance automation. They contribute to reporting and audit preparation by gathering evidence and validating that controls are operating effectively.
In addition, time is spent improving the environment—developing scripts, refining processes, and identifying opportunities to reduce risk and increase efficiency across the platform.

Required technologies:

Trelix
Bigfix
Nessus
Bitlocker administration

Nice to have:

Varonis
Eclypsium

About the team:

The Scan Tools support team has 20 members who operate at the intersection of vulnerability management, endpoint security, data protection, and automation to deliver enterprise security services at scale.
As a member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and play a key role in modernizing how security capabilities are built, integrated, and delivered.

Minimum required work experience:

2 years of server or other job-related experience

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 6 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
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DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

Job Ident #: 26-00632

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

DPP® specializes in placing highly qualified information technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, energy, manufacturing, federal and state government...

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/