Security Analyst

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking reimbursement

Remote work after trial

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. seeks a Security Analyst II in Wisconsin to grow and operate the IT Security Program. You will lead advanced analysis across networks, servers, storage, apps, databases, and endpoints, and oversee security design, monitoring, and incident response.

We value expert CrowdStrike and Tenable administration, strong attention to detail, and clear communication. After a trial period, remote work up to three days per week may be possible for local candidates.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of IT security experience.
• Expert knowledge of CrowdStrike administration.
• Expert knowledge of Tenable administration.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer CrowdStrike, Tenable, Zscaler.
• Perform IT security risk assessments and develop remediation strategies.
• Research vendor offerings and conduct proofs of concepts.
• Coordinate with other teams to implement new technologies and remediate issues.
• Monitor asset inventory, installed agents, and device status.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and assess threat landscape impact.
• Produce reports and metrics on security posture.
• Author IT security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Monitor and process incident response queues.
• Manage endpoint firewall operation and adjust as necessary.
• Work independently and within a team.

Skills

IT Security

CrowdStrike admin

Tenable admin

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CISSP or equivalent

Job description

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience (4 to 7 years):

• IT Security.
• CrowdStrike administration – expert knowledge.
• Tenable administration – expert knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice to Have Skills:

• CISSP or equivalent – 1 year.

Interview Process:

Teams with camera on.

Duration of the Contract:

6/30/2027, with potential for at least 1-year extension.

Onsite or Remote?

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.

Position Description:

Under the general guidance of the IT Strategy and Governance Officer, this position is responsible for growing and operating the agency IT Security Program at the organization. The Security Analyst II is expected to be familiar with a wide variety of IT security concepts, practices, and technologies. The position serves as an expert resource and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This includes providing advanced analysis to manage the security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response related to networks, servers, storage, applications, databases, and endpoints. The position will lead projects to implement new security controls and technologies. The position will also assist with the creation of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. This position may lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Required Skills:

• IT Security – 4 to 7 years.
• CrowdStrike administration – expert knowledge.
• Tenable administration – expert knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred:

• CISSP or equivalent – 1 year.

Regular duties may include the following representative 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.

Additional Details:

The selected hire is expected to cover parking costs, or work out a reimbursement agreement with their supplier. There is some free street parking in the vicinity, or else paid onsite daily parking.