Security Analyst

MARS Solutions Group; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Solutions Group is seeking a Security Analyst to support a state/government agency. The role offers potential for 100% remote work within Wisconsin or in-office work. The candidate should have 1+ year of IT security experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

CISSP or equivalent is a plus. Responsibilities include monitoring SOC tools, triaging alerts, reviewing vulnerabilities, and documenting actions in tickets.

Qualifications

• IT security professional with 1+ years of experience and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• SOC Tool Monitoring & Health: review SIEM, DLP, and WAF tools to ensure operational health and visibility.
• Log & Alert Triaging: monitor dashboards and logs, triage alerts, differentiate false positives from real threats.
• Vulnerability Review: review routine vulnerability scan results and track weaknesses.
• Ticketing & Documentation: document security events, investigations and remediation steps in the ticketing system.
• Escalation: escalate high-priority or unverified threats with clear briefings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with IT, system administration and other teams during investigations.

Skills

IT Professional

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

CISSP or equivalent

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science

Job description

MARS Solutions Group is looking for a Security Analyst. Our client is a leading state/government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Interview Process: 1 round via Teams

Note: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position can work 100% remote (within WI) or in the office..

Top Required Skills and Years Experience:

• IT Professional 1+ years Strong attention to detailExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice to Have Skills:

• CISSP or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• SOC Tool Monitoring & Health: Regularly review and monitor Security Operation Center tools (such as SIEM, DLP tools, Web Application firewalls) to ensure operational health, proper log ingestion, and continuous visibility.
• Log & Alert Triaging: Monitor real-time security dashboards and system logs, perform initial triage on alerts, and elevate to senior BISM staff as needed to distinguish between false positives and legitimate security events.
• Vulnerability Review: Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist in tracking known weaknesses across assets.
• Ticketing & Documentation: Accurately document all security events, investigations, and remediation steps within the ticketing system. Ensure tickets are resolved and closed out in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Escalation: Escalate complex, high-priority, or unverified threats to more senior SOC staff or incident response leads with clear and concise briefing notes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, system administration, and other cross- functional teams during investigations and incident resolution as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education (Preferred but not required): Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/certifications).
• Foundational Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows and Linux), and common security concepts.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail with a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies and logs.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings clearly and work effectively in a team environment.

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.