Remote SIEM/DLP Analyst – Entry‑Level SOC Defender

COOLSOFT; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COOLSOFT in Madison, WI seeks an entry-level Ticket Management Solution SIEM DLP Analyst to join the security operations team. You’ll monitor SOC dashboards, triage alerts, analyze logs, and document incidents while learning threat detection and incident response best practices.

This contract role offers up to 7 months with remote work options within Wisconsin or onsite, and requires current WI residency. Begin date 11/16/2026, end date 06/30/2027, with DOE compensation and performance-based

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field (or equivalent).
• Fundamental networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and OS basics.
• Strong analytical mindset and clear written communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SOC tools (SIEM, DLP, WAF) for health and visibility.
• Triaging alerts, analyzing logs, and escalating as needed.
• Review vulnerability scans and track weaknesses.
• Document security events and remediation steps in tickets.
• Escalate high-priority threats with concise notes.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams during investigations.

Skills

Security Analyst

IT Professional

Communication Skills

SIEM

DLP

Ticket Management

Job description

COOLSOFT in Madison, WI seeks an entry-level Ticket Management Solution SIEM DLP Analyst to join the security operations team. You’ll monitor SOC dashboards, triage alerts, analyze logs, and document incidents while learning threat detection and incident response best practices.

This contract role offers up to 7 months with remote work options within Wisconsin or onsite, and requires current WI residency. Begin date 11/16/2026, end date 06/30/2027, with DOE compensation and performance-based