Jr. Security Analyst

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (100% remote within WI). Job type: Contract. Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• SOC Tool Monitoring & Health: Regularly review and monitor Security Operations Center tools (such as SIEM, DLP, and Web Application Firewalls) to ensure operational health, proper log ingestion, and continuous visibility.
• Log & Alert Triaging: Monitor real-time security dashboards and system logs, perform initial 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 enterprise 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 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

Required

• Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows and Linux), and core security concepts.
• Strong attention to detail with a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies and logs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings accurately and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience / industry certifications).
• CISSP or any other cybersecurity certification.

Skills

• Web Application firewalls
• cybersecurity professional
• Cybersecurity
• DNS
• HTTP
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• threat detection
• ticketing system
• Linux
• Windows
• networking protocols
• SIEM
• TCP/IP
• vulnerability scan
• Analytical Mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Communication
• Good written and verbal communication
• natural curiosity
• work effectively
• Collaboration
• system administration
• CISSP
• dashboards
• security concepts
• incident response
• operating systems
• Operation Center
• investigations
• investigating
• Security
• security tools
• standard operating procedures
• initial triage
• Vulnerability

Pay

$25 – $30 per hour

Schedule

8am to 5pm

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D and life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits based on eligibility)