Security Analyst

Our client is seeking a Security Analyst as a Security Analyst, you will be part of the IT Security Program supporting the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). The ideal candidate will bring expert-level security operations experience, strong attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication—so you can help strengthen security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response across critical systems.

Job Title:Security Analyst

Location:Madison, WI

What's the Job?

• Administer and support CrowdStrike and Tenable to strengthen endpoint and vulnerability management across networks, servers, storage, applications, databases, and endpoints.
• Perform advanced security analysis to manage security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Lead projects to implement new security controls and technologies, coordinating with other teams to remediate issues and improve security posture.
• Conduct IT security risk assessments and develop, recommend, and implement remediation strategies based on findings and threat landscape changes.
• Author and support security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; monitor incident response queues and produce reports and metrics.

What's Needed?

• 4 to 7 years of IT Security experience.
• Expert knowledge of CrowdStrike administration.
• Expert knowledge of Tenable administration (often missed—ensure this is clearly reflected in your submission).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to independently manage complex security tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to clearly document findings, recommendations, and outcomes.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to grow and operate an agency IT Security Program under the general guidance of the IT Strategy and Governance Officer.
• Work on real security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response responsibilities with advanced analysis and judgment.
• Lead and direct security control and technology implementation projects that directly impact organizational risk.
• After a trial period, potential eligibility for remote work up to three days per week (must be a current WI resident; no relocation).
• Contract timeline through 6/30/2027 with potential for at least a 1-year extension.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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