Security Analyst - Hybrid in Madison WI

Beacon Hill; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) seeks a Security Analyst II to bolster its enterprise security program in a hybrid Madison environment. The role focuses on cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, monitoring, and remediation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CrowdStrike and Tenable administration experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in security operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on administration experience with CrowdStrike and Tenable.
• 4-7 years IT Security experience.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support security platforms including CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Zscaler.
• Perform IT security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerability findings.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and assess organizational security risks.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to remediate security issues.
• Lead or participate in implementing new security technologies and controls.
• Manage endpoint firewall operations and security configurations.
• Monitor asset inventories, installed security agents, and device compliance.
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Produce security metrics, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and conduct proof-of-concept testing.
• Work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CrowdStrike

Tenable

IT Security

Security operations

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Security Analyst II
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Madison, WI- Hybrid 2-3x Per week

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is seeking a Security Analyst II to support and enhance its enterprise security program. This is a long-term contract opportunity working within a collaborative IT environment focused on cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, security monitoring, and risk remediation.
This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with hands-on administration experience in both CrowdStrike and Tenable who enjoys balancing day-to-day security operations with strategic security initiatives and projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Administer and support security platforms including CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Zscaler
• Perform IT security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerability findings
• Review vulnerability dashboards and assess organizational security risks
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to remediate security issues
• Lead or participate in the implementation of new security technologies and controls
• Manage endpoint firewall operations and security configurations
• Monitor asset inventories, installed security agents, and device compliance
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and documentation
• Produce security metrics, reports, and compliance documentation
• Evaluate vendor solutions and conduct proof-of-concept testing
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

• 4-7 years of IT Security experience
• Hands-on administration experience with CrowdStrike (Must-Have)
• Hands-on administration experience with Tenable (Must-Have)
• Experience with vulnerability management and security operations
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP or equivalent security certification

Position Details

• Location: Madison, WI area (current Wisconsin residency required)
• Schedule: Hybrid, with the potential to work remotely up to three days per week after an initial onboarding period
• Contract Length: Through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension beyond one year
• Interview Process: Virtual Teams interview with camera enabled
• Start Date: Early November

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who has moved beyond basic security monitoring and has real-world experience administering enterprise security tools, managing vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and helping organizations strengthen their overall security posture. Experience with both CrowdStrike and Tenable is critical for success in this role.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.