Security Analyst

Our client is seeking a Security Analyst to join their team. As a Security Analyst, you will be part of the Security Operations Center (SOC) supporting day-to-day monitoring, alert triage, and incident documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a drive to learn and improve which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Security Analyst

Location: Madison, WI (Must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position can work 100% remote within WI or in the office.)

Pay Range: $33/hr on w2 

What's the Job?

• Monitor Security Operation Center (SOC) tools and dashboards (e.g., SIEM, DLP tools, Web Application Firewalls) to ensure operational health, proper log ingestion, and continuous visibility.
• Review real-time security alerts and system logs, perform initial triage, and escalate to senior SOC staff as needed to distinguish false positives from legitimate security events.
• Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist in tracking known weaknesses across assets.
• Document security events, investigations, and remediation steps in the ticketing system, ensuring tickets are resolved and closed out according to standard operating procedures.
• Escalate complex, high-priority, or unverified threats with clear, concise briefing notes to more senior SOC staff or incident response leads.

What's Needed?

• IT Professional experience: 1+ years.
• Strong attention to detail with a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies and logs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Foundational knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows and Linux), and common security concepts.
• Education (preferred but not required): an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/certifications).

What's in it for me?

• Build a strong foundation in threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations through hands-on monitoring and triage.
• Work as a first line of defense by supporting real-time security investigations and improving alert quality.
• Strengthen your technical documentation skills by maintaining accurate, audit-ready ticket records.
• Collaborate with IT, system administration, and cross-functional teams during investigations and incident resolution.
• Grow your vulnerability awareness by reviewing scan results and tracking known weaknesses across assets.

Interview: 1 round via Teams. Duration: 6/30/2027, likely to extend. Onsite or Remote: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position can work 100% remote (within WI) or in the office.

Nice to Have Skills: CISSP or equivalent.

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!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.