Security Analyst

IO Datasphere, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Datasphere, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Security Analyst to grow and operate the agency IT Security Program. The role emphasizes administering CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Zscaler, plus risk assessments and remediation strategies.

You will coordinate with IT teams to deploy new technologies, monitor assets and incidents, and produce security reports. Strong written and verbal communication, plus the ability to work independently and with a team, are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Work independently as well as within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer CrowdStrike, Tenable, Zscaler.
• Perform IT security risk assessments. Develop, recommend, and implement remediation strategies.
• Research vendor offerings and conduct proof of concepts.
• 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.
• Author policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to IT security and compliance.
• Monitor and process incident response queues.
• Manage endpoint firewall operation and adjust as necessary.
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

Skills

IT security experience

CrowdStrike administration

Tenable administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Job description

Our client is looking for a Security Analyst to be responsible for growing and operating the agency IT Security Program.

Tasks

• Administer CrowdStrike, Tenable, Zscaler
• Perform IT security risk assessments. Develop, recommend, and implement remediation strategies.
• Research vendor offerings and conduct proof of concepts.
• 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.
• Author policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to IT security and compliance.
• Monitor and process incident response queues.
• Manage endpoint firewall operation and adjust as necessary.
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Work independently as well as within a team environment

NOTE: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. Those local to the Madison area are strongly preferred. No relocation allowed. After a trial period, this position may be eligible for remote work up to three days per week.

Location: Madison, WI

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required

• 5+ Years - IT Security Experience
• 5+ Years - CrowdStrike Administration Experience
• Tenable administration

Skills Desired – A plus to have:

• CISSP or equivalent
• Rate depends on experience
• Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
• Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.