Senior Information Security Analyst

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions company in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to enhance their security posture and manage incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in information security, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in cloud technologies and security best practices. This role involves mentoring junior analysts and collaborating across departments to align security initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in information security.
• Experience in IT operations and business enablement within enterprise environments.
• Certifications: Sec+/CySA+, CISSP/CISM, GCIH recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response and forensic investigations.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide career development support.
• Design and implement best practices in security.

Skills

Windows OS

Networking

SIEM/log correlation

Cloud technologies (GCP/Azure)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Information Technology or Related field

Job description

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Ensures the safety & security of information systems while using data to improve our security posture and response capabilities

Job Responsibilities

Lead incident response efforts and forensic investigations, coordinating cross-functional teams for efficient resolution and post-mortem analysis.

Mentor junior analysts by providing technical guidance, feedback, and career development support to build team capability and resilience.

Partner with other departments and business stakeholders to design and implement best practices.

Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including procedures, runbooks, and response playbooks.

Champion continuous improvement across vulnerability management and secure software development practices.

Manage relationships with managed security service providers (MSSPs) and vendors to optimize external security operations and toolsets.

Execute senior-level responsibilities with autonomy, applying deep expertise in cloud environments (GCP/Azure), SIEM platforms, digital forensics, and endpoint security technologies.

Collaborate across the enterprise to align security initiatives with strategic business goals and risk tolerance.

Evaluating and integrating technologies to enhance overall security capabilities.

Job Skills Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in Windows OS, networking, SIEM/log correlation, and cloud technologies (GCP/Azure).

Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to influence without authority and foster a collaborative team culture.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Related field

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in information security, IT operations, and business enablement within enterprise environments.

Preferred Certifications but not Required

Sec+/CySA+

CISSP/CISM

GCIH

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.