Entry Level Security Analyst- Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents

Role: Entry Level Security Analyst- Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents

Location: Madison, WI

Duration: 7 Months Contract with possibility of extensions

Position Summary

This entry-level role will serve as the first line of defense in monitoring our network, systems, and security tools. They will be responsible for reviewing Security Operation Center (SOC) dashboards, triaging incoming alerts, analyzing logs, reviewing vulnerabilities, and documenting incidents. This role is for cybersecurity professional looking to build a strong foundation in threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations.

Top Required Skills and Years’ Experience:

•             IT Professional – 1+ years

•             Strong attention to detail

•             Excellent 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. 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.