Entry Level Security Analyst- Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents
The Entry Level Security Analyst will serve as the first line of defense by monitoring SOC tools, triaging alerts, analyzing logs, and documenting security incidents. This role focuses on building foundational skills in threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure network and system security.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) dashboards and security tools (e.g., SIEM, DLP, WAF) to identify and triage alerts.
- Analyze logs from network devices, endpoints, and security tools to determine the scope and impact of potential incidents.
- Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist with tracking remediation across assets.
- Accurately document security events, investigations, and remediation steps in the ticketing system.
- Escalate complex or high‑priority incidents to senior SOC staff or incident response leads with clear briefing notes.
- Collaborate with IT, system administrators, and cross‑functional teams during investigations and remediation.
What We’re Looking For
- IT professional with 1+ year of hands‑on experience (or equivalent practical experience).
- Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset for investigating anomalies and logs.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical findings and briefing teams.
- Must be a current resident of Wisconsin — residency is required due to client contracting constraints.
Nice to Have
- Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or similar.
- Familiarity with common SOC tools and ticketing systems (for example, Splunk, QRadar, ServiceNow).
Contract Details
- Duration: 7‑month contract with possibility for extension.
- Location: Fitchburg, WI (position requires current Wisconsin residency).
- Employment type: Full‑time (contract).
- Estimated annualized pay (for comparability): $83,450 (estimated).
- You will be employed by a Confidential Client in the IT industry and supported through the Careertakes recruiting process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
Negotiate a higher salary! Check the salary ranges for this job type in your area.
View My Salary Range