Security Analyst II

Novalink Solutions LLC; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) seeks an experienced Security Analyst II to grow and operate its agency IT Security Program. You will apply broad IT security knowledge across networks, servers, storage, apps, databases and endpoints, leading projects and guiding junior staff as needed.

The role emphasizes advanced analysis, incident response, and implementation of new controls, with opportunities to influence policies and standards.

Qualifications

• IT security experience of 4–7 years.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform IT security risk assessments and develop remediation strategies.
• Research vendor offerings and conduct proofs of concept.
• Coordinate with teams to implement new technologies and remediate issues.
• Monitor asset inventory, device status, and security controls.
• Review vulnerability dashboards and assess threats to the organization.
• Produce security reports and metrics to inform leadership.
• Draft and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Skills

IT Security experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

CISSP

Job description

Mc Farland, United States | Posted on 09/01/2026

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 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred:

• CISSP or equivalent – 1 year

Regular duties may include the following representative tasks:

• 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.