Cyber Defense Analyst I - Risk & Incident Response

Talentify; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Cyberdefense Analyst I to bridge proactive risk management with real-time response. You will lead risk assessments and serve as the incident response lead, protecting HIPAA-regulated patient data and the university’s research portfolio.

This role may require some on-site work, with some remote options. A Bachelor's degree is preferred along with strong SIEM/EDR and vulnerability scanner experience, plus excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments to identify and document risks across business processes, cloud/IT systems, and research workflows.
• Hands-on experience using security operations tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) to monitor enterprise environments, triage alerts, and track remediation.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Proven ability to document information security processes, procedures, and validation of remediation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security risks to non-technical business partners, clinical leads, and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the identification, development, and facilitation of unit staff training opportunities
• Performs cybersecurity risk assessments to pre-emptively harden research and clinical infrastructure, while simultaneously spearheading incident response to ensure collaboration across SMPH, campus, and third-party vendors
• Performs basic data analyses and reporting
• Assists in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies
• Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systems
• Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to unit staff regarding technology usage and management

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessments

Security operations tools

HIPAA/NIST/ISO knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Cyberdefense Analyst I to bridge proactive risk management with real-time response. You will lead risk assessments and serve as the incident response lead, protecting HIPAA-regulated patient data and the university’s research portfolio.

This role may require some on-site work, with some remote options. A Bachelor's degree is preferred along with strong SIEM/EDR and vulnerability scanner experience, plus excellent communication abilities.