Security Operations Analyst Information Technology MILWAUKEE, WI

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Milwaukee is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to maintain strong security hygiene across infrastructure. The role involves monitoring security alerts, performing triage, and supporting the improvement of the security program. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience in IT or security operations, familiarity with Microsoft technologies, and a strong desire to grow in cybersecurity. Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in IT or security operations.
• Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Basic understanding of identity and access management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts within Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
• Perform security alert triage and escalate incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage patches.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of security monitoring

Curiosity for cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Windows Server

Job description

Overview

Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organizational growth, we are looking for a motivated Security Operations Analyst to join our team.

Description

We are seeking a Security Operations Analyst to help operationalize and continuously improve our security program. This role focuses on maintaining strong security hygiene across our infrastructure, monitoring security alerts, and assisting with ongoing security improvements and compliance initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a systems or infrastructure background who is interested in growing deeper into cybersecurity while gaining hands-on experience with modern Microsoft security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts within Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel
• Perform security alert triage and escalate potential incidents when needed
• Analyze security logs and help identify suspicious activity or misconfigurations
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
• Tune alerts and monitoring to improve signal-to-noise ratio
• Document investigations and contribute to incident response procedures
• Deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns

Identity & Access Security

• Assist with ongoing review and improvement of Entra ID Conditional Access policies
• Monitor identity-related alerts and investigate anomalous authentication
• Support privileged access monitoring and role-based access control reviews
• Assist with periodic access reviews and entitlement audits
• Help enforce strong authentication and identity security practices

Infrastructure Security & Patching

• Help maintain and improve the server patch management framework
• Track patch compliance and coordinate remediation efforts
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts identified through Microsoft Defender
• Assist with system hardening and configuration improvements across infrastructure
• Work with IT staff to maintain secure system configurations

Security Program Support

• Assist with technical control implementation for ISO 27001 security program
• Contribute to security documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks
• Support the development of security dashboards and operational metrics
• Help track and execute remediation items from the security roadmap and backlog
• Participate in security awareness initiatives across the organization

Required

• 2–5 years of experience in IT, systems administration, or security operations
• Familiarity with Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure environments (Hyper V preferred)
• Exposure to Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Entra ID, Sentinel preferred)
• Basic understanding of security monitoring and incident investigation
• Knowledge of identity and access management concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage operational tasks
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
• Demonstrated curiosity and desire to grow within cybersecurity

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender security tools
• Experience with patch management processes
• Understanding of Conditional Access or identity security concepts
• Experience working with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls

Equal Opportunity

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.