Security Analyst
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Job Title: Security Analyst
Location: Primarily remote (must be a Wisconsin resident) (onsite once per quarter (4X per year) or if any special needs arise)
Work Authorization: Any (NO H1B OPT & CPT)
Interview: 2 rounds via Microsoft Teams
Duration: Long term contractual opportunity (multiyear)
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to provide advanced security analysis and management of security systems for a diverse IT environment. This role is responsible for designing implementing and monitoring security measures across various platforms including network server storage and application environments. The position focuses on both information and network security analyzing security risks planning controls and developing policies to ensure robust security practices. The Security Engineer will also oversee the daily weekly and monthly operation of security control systems and ensure compliance with established security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced security analysis and manage the design implementation and monitoring of security systems.
- Analyze security risks and develop controls to protect network server and application platforms.
- Lead security projects to implement new security controls and ensure the effectiveness of existing measures.
- Monitor compliance with security policies and review security controls for optimization.
- Conduct research on vendor security offerings and perform proof of concepts (POCs) for new technologies.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement security solutions and remediate issues.
- Oversee asset inventory vulnerability dashboards and incident response processes.
- Investigate security incidents and anomalies through monitoring tools SIEM logs and content filters.
- Manage and adjust endpoint firewall operations as necessary.
Required Skills:
- 8 years of overall IT experience.
- 5 years of IT security experience.
- SIEM experience.
- Incident Management experience.
- Project leadership experience.
- Experience evaluating and implementing vendor security offerings.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- CISSP or equivalent certification is a plus.
DaytoDay Activities:
- Conduct research on security vendors and lead proofofconcept testing.
- Monitor asset inventory and status of security agents and devices.
- Review vulnerability reports and stay informed on evolving security threats.
- Investigate potential security incidents and anomalies using SIEM and other monitoring tools.
- Generate reports and metrics for policy compliance and system status.
Employment Type
Full Time
