IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Vulnerability Management Cyber Security Engineer

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 79.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The IT Cybersecurity Analyst role at WEC Energy Group in Milwaukee focuses on vulnerability management and security engineering to protect our critical infrastructure. The role involves working with infrastructure, applications, SOC, threat intelligence, and offensive security to validate vulnerabilities, assess risk, and recommend mitigations.

Candidates should have 2+ years in cybersecurity with emphasis on vulnerability management, strong communication skills, and experience with SIEM and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in cybersecurity with emphasis on vulnerability management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and threat intelligence tools.
• Security certifications are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, security operations center, cyber threat intelligence, and offensive security to validate vulnerabilities, assess risk, prioritize and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Identify, review and analyze vulnerability data to detect trends and patterns.
• Install, integrate, configure, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Confirm and refine asset scope for scan activities.
• Analyze scan results, track and coordinate with system owners to ensure timely remediation.
• Maintain a vulnerability dashboard and provide executive-level reporting.
• Influence the development of vulnerability management standards and security policies.
• Executing vulnerability management processes, suggesting applicable change controls, and security exceptions.
• Maintaining and updating process guides and assisting with reporting to leadership and service stakeholders.
• Assisting and supporting incident handling/response investigations.

Kenntnisse

Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity

Communication

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Vulnerability scanning tools

Threat intel tools

Jobbeschreibung

IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Vulnerability Management Cyber Security Engineer

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Security Engineer in our Milwaukee, WI. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.

The Cybersecurity Analyst is part of a job family (Cybersecurity Analyst, Sr Cybersecurity Analyst, Principal Cybersecurity Analyst) where experience and education will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first‑hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The IT Cybersecurity Analyst is an intermediate level position with the purpose of transacting technical cybersecurity business given a competent knowledge of the work. Works on systems, deliverables and issues that are complex and applies industry best practices, as well as company policies and practices to develop solutions. Is required to effectively support the assessment of threat environment and receives general instructions on routine work and more detailed instructions on new work.

Job Responsibilities

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques to continuously improve security posture
• Collaborate with internal teams including infrastructure, applications, security operations center, cyber threat intelligence, and offensive security to validate vulnerabilities, assess risk, prioritize and recommend mitigation strategies
• Identify, review and analyze vulnerability data to detect trends and patterns
• Install, integrate, configure, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions
• Confirm and refine asset scope for scan activities
• Analyze scan results, track and coordinate with system owners to ensure timely remediation
• Maintain a vulnerability dashboard and provide executive‑level reporting
• Influence the development of vulnerability management standards and security policies
• Executing vulnerability management processes, suggesting applicable change controls, and security exceptions
• Maintaining and updating process guides and assisting with reporting to leadership and service stakeholders
• Assisting and supporting incident handling/response investigations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, MIS, or engineering is preferred. A combination of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience and cybersecuritycertification (CISSP, GAIC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, CISM) will be considered
• 2+ years in cybersecurity required with a strong proficiency in Vulnerability Management preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge with SIEM platforms and threat intelligence tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Vulnerability Management along with strong knowledge of CVSS scoring, patch management and secure configuration practices preferred
• 5+ years in cyber security and a strong proficiency in Vulnerability Management
• Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCSP, CCNA, GAIC, MCSE, GICSP, CSSA)
• Desirable skills include any of the following:
  • In-Depth Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, MacOS)
  • Programming and Scripting Experience (Python, PowerShell, Perl, Java, .NET (VB, C#), etc.)
  • Network, Identity, and Authentication Management (TCP/IP, Switch/Route, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, PKI, RADIUS, etc.)
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

End Date:10/30/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $78,702.26

Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.