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Entry Level Risk Management Analyst Jobs in Columbia, SC

Software People, Inc.

Security Analyst

Columbia, SC · On-site

Insider Risk Management Monitor Insider Risk Management alerts and cases. Analyze user activity associated with potential policy violations. Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality ...

Petco

Procurement Analyst

Sumter, SC

Prepare and communicate key analytics insights related to procurement operations enabling ... Support risk management assessment relating to supplier vulnerability, sourcing options, and ...

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1.20 Security Analyst

Columbia, SC · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Experience in information security incident response and risk management. * Experience managing and ... Analyze anomalous activity and potential threats to Agency connected resources * Collaborate with ...

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How much do entry level risk management analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level risk management analyst in Columbia, SC is $76,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,800.00 and $83,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Risk Management Analyst vs Risk Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Risk Management AnalystRisk Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; some certifications like FRM or CRM are a plusBachelor's degree often required; certifications like FRM or CRM preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate risk departments, financial institutions, insurance companiesFinancial firms, consulting agencies, insurance companies
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level role in risk management teams across industriesMid-level role focusing on risk assessment and mitigation strategies

While both roles involve assessing and managing risks, the Entry Level Risk Management Analyst typically focuses on supporting risk assessments under supervision, whereas a Risk Analyst may have more independent responsibilities in analyzing and developing risk mitigation strategies. The entry-level position is ideal for those starting their careers, with similar educational requirements and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Risk Management Analyst job openings in Columbia, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,166 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Security Analyst

Columbia, SC • On-site

Software People, Inc.
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Job description

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1. Only SC Residents

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12+ months

The purpose of this position is to support the agency’s cybersecurity and data protection program by helping protect sensitive information, monitor security risks, and strengthen controls around AI, Copilot, DLP, Insider Risk, auditing, and vendor security, and device patching. 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 work with technical and business teams to strengthen the agency’s overall security and data governance posture.

Key Responsibilities/Job Functions:

Data Protection & Data Governance

Monitor and administer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and controls.

Investigate potential data loss, data exposure, and unauthorized access incidents.

Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives related to AI and Copilot.

Review the movement, storage, and sharing of sensitive information.

Assist in implementation of data classification and data handling requirements.

Participate in data governance initiatives and support data owners and stewards.

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Review and triage security alerts from DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM, and other security platforms.

Investigate suspicious activity involving sensitive information.

Document findings and maintain investigation records.

Escalate incidents according to agency incident response procedures.

Assist with containment, recovery, and post-incident activities.

Insider Risk Management

Monitor Insider Risk Management alerts and cases.

Analyze user activity associated with potential policy violations.

Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality and proper chain of evidence.

Recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies.

Vendor Security Management

Participate in third-party and vendor security assessments.

Review vendor security documentation, audit reports, and questionnaires.

Identify cybersecurity risks associated with third-party services.

Assist in tracking remediation efforts and risk acceptance decisions.

Security Auditing & Compliance

Support cybersecurity audits and compliance reviews.

Collect and analyze evidence for regulatory and policy requirements.

Assist with risk assessments and control validation activities.

Maintain documentation supporting compliance efforts.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work with technical and non-technical staff to address security concerns.

Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations regarding security risks and trends.

Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.

Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and controls.

Skills Needed

  • 3 years experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis.
  • 3 years hands-on experience working 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 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 collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting continuous improvement in the agency’s data security posture.
  • Experience working with AI driven security tools, Cortex, particularly DSPM platforms designed to manage sensitive data used by AI systems, is preferred.
  • Experience finetuning DLP policies, refining insider risk alerts, or supporting data governance programs is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with Azure security, identity-based access controls, conditional access, and security automation or scripting is also preferred.

Required Education and/or Certifications

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered.

A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is required.

Preferred certifications include Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate level CISSP.