Remote Junior Security Analyst - SOC & Threat Detection

Randstad Digital; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Digital is seeking an entry-level SOC monitoring professional in Wisconsin. The role focuses on reviewing SOC dashboards, triaging alerts, analyzing logs, and documenting incidents to support threat detection and incident response.

Work options include 100% remote within Wisconsin or in-office, with all work performed from within the state. This contract position offers 8am–5pm hours and a pay rate of $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic cybersecurity concepts and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).
• Education preferred in cybersecurity/IT/CS or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SOC dashboards and health of security tools.
• Triages alerts and analyzes logs to identify legitimate incidents.
• Assist in vulnerability review and tracking across assets.
• Document security events and remediation steps in ticketing system.

Skills

Networking basics

Security concepts

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

SIEM

DLP

Web Application Firewall

Job description

Randstad Digital is seeking an entry-level SOC monitoring professional in Wisconsin. The role focuses on reviewing SOC dashboards, triaging alerts, analyzing logs, and documenting incidents to support threat detection and incident response.

Work options include 100% remote within Wisconsin or in-office, with all work performed from within the state. This contract position offers 8am–5pm hours and a pay rate of $25–$30 per hour.