Excellent Communication Skills Analyst

COOLSOFT; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

ETF is seeking an Experienced Analyst to provide advanced security analysis and manage design, implementation, and monitoring of security across ETF systems and hosted environments. The role emphasizes information and network security, policy development, and incident monitoring.

Under CISO guidance, you will lead security-related projects, monitor controls, and ensure compliance with security policies. 100% remote work is possible with nationwide candidates, and regular duties include threat

Qualifications

• IT security experience, years indicated in the posting (5+).
• Experience evaluating and implementing vendor security offerings (4+).
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills.
• Leadership experience on security-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Research vendor offerings and conduct POCs.
• Coordinate with teams to implement new technologies and remediate issues.
• Monitor asset inventory and endpoint status.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and assess threat impact.
• Produce reports and metrics on security activities.
• Monitor SIEM logs and incidents; respond as needed.
• Oversee endpoint firewall operation and adjust configurations.

Skills

IT Security

IT Professional

Project leadership

Vendor security

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Job description

Excellent Communication Skills Analyst

(Jobs in Madison, WI)

Job title Analyst

Job location in Madison, WI

Job type Contract

Duration 9 Months

Compensation DOE

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Job interview type ---

Job Description Analyst: IT Security, IT Professional, Project Lead, Excellent Communication Skills

Start date: 10/19/2026

End Date : 06/30/2027

Submission deadline: 10/13/2026 4:00PM CST.

Client Info: ETF

Close Date

Note:

• Interview Process: 2 rounds via Microsoft Teams - N/A
• Duration: 6/30/27, likely to extend
• Onsite or Remote: No WI residency required. Open to nationwide candidates. This position can work 100% remote.

Description:

Program Related:

Please ensure you attach the WI Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidates resume with full legal first name and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub-Vendor Usage Request form.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• IT Security - 5 years
• IT Professional - 8 years
• Project leadership experience - 4 years
• Experience evaluating and implementing vendor security offerings - 4 years
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to have:

• CISSP or equivalent - 1 year

Position Information:

Under the general guidance of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in cooperation with

the Security Technical Team Lead, this position is responsible for providing advanced security

analysis to manage the design, implementation, and monitoring of security for ETFs computer

platforms and systems, both at ETF and hosted by DET. The computer platforms include network,

server/storage/backup, application platform (mainframe, client/server, web) and application

architectures. This position specializes in information and network security. It analyzes security risks

and plans controls, develops policies and procedures to implement security practices, and

coordinates implementation of security controls. This position may lead projects to implement new

security controls. This position will also have daily, weekly, and monthly duties operating security

control systems in place at ETF. It will monitor compliance with security policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

• IT Security - 5+ years
• IT Professional - 8+ years
• Project leadership experience - 4+ years
• Experience evaluating and implementing vendor security offerings - 4+ years
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred:

• CISSP or equivalent - 1 year

Regular duties may include the following representative tasks:

• Research vendor offerings and conduct POCs.
• Coordinate with other teams to implement new technologies and remediate issues.
• Monitor asset inventory, installed agents, and status of devices.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and organizational impact of changing threat landscape.
• Monitor data inventories, policy violations. Produce reports and metrics.
• Monitor and process incident response queues.
• Monitor SIEM logs and investigate incidents.
• Monitor content filter dashboards and investigate anomalies as appropriate.
• Manage endpoint firewall operation and adjust as necessary.
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

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