Security Analyst

Interview Process: 1 round via Teams

Note: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position can work 100% remote (within WI) or in the office..

Top Required Skills and Years Experience:

• IT Professional 1+ years Strong attention to detailExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to Have Skills:

• CISSP or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• SOC Tool Monitoring & Health: Regularly review and monitor Security Operation Center tools (such as SIEM, DLP tools, Web Application firewalls) to ensure operational health, proper log ingestion, and continuous visibility.
• Log & Alert Triaging: Monitor real-time security dashboards and system logs, perform initial triage on alerts, and escalate to senior BISM staff as needed to distinguish between false positives and legitimate security events.
• Vulnerability Review: Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist in tracking known weaknesses across assets.
• Ticketing & Documentation: Accurately document all security events, investigations, and remediation steps within the ticketing system. Ensure tickets are resolved and closed out in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Escalation: Escalate complex, high-priority, or unverified threats to more senior SOC staff or incident response leads with clear and concise briefing notes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, system administration, and other cross- functional teams during investigations and incident resolution as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education (Preferred but not required): Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/certifications).
• Foundational Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows and Linux), and common security concepts.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail with a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies and logs.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings clearly and work effectively in a team environment.