WI Resident REMOTE Security Analyst 1

The State of Wisconsin ETF is looking for a Security Analyst I.

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

Onsite or Remote: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position can work 100% remote (within WI) or in the office.

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.

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.

• 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 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.