Security Analyst

Our client is looking for a Security Analyst to be responsible for growing and operating the agency IT Security Program.

Tasks:

• Administer CrowdStrike, Tenable, Zscaler
• Perform IT security risk assessments. Develop, recommend, and implement remediation strategies.
• Research vendor offerings and conduct proof of concepts.
• Coordinate with other teams to implement new technologies and remediate issues.
• Monitor asset inventory, installed agents, and status of devices.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and organizational impact of changing threat landscape.
• Monitor data inventories, policy violations. Produce reports and metrics.
• Author policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to IT security and compliance.
• Monitor and process incident response queues.
• Manage endpoint firewall operation and adjust as necessary.
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

NOTE: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. Those local to the Madison area are strongly preferred. No relocation allowed. After a trial period, this position may be eligible for remote work up to three days per week.

Location: Madison, WI  
Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 5+ Years - IT Security Experience
• 5+ Years - CrowdStrike Administration Experience
• Tenable administration

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

• CISSP or equivalent

*** Rate depends on experience
*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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