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, Information Technology (IT).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Details

This listing is for a Jr. Security Analyst (contract) supporting a confidential client in the Information Technology (IT) industry. This role may be performed 100% remote provided all work is completed from within the State of Wisconsin. Candidates must be located and authorized to work in Wisconsin for the duration of the engagement.

• Employment type: Contract
• Location: Fitchburg, WI (work must be completed from within Wisconsin)
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local WI hours)
• Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
• Minimum education: High School (Associate's/Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience)

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What You’ll Do

• Monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) dashboards and core security tools (SIEM, DLP, WAF) to ensure proper log ingestion and tool health.
• Triage incoming alerts and perform initial log analysis to identify false positives versus legitimate security events.
• Escalate validated or high-priority incidents to senior SOC or incident response staff with clear briefing notes.
• Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist in tracking and remediation of known weaknesses.
• Accurately document investigations, remediation steps, and resolution in the ticketing system following standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, system administration, and other cross-functional teams during incident investigations and remediation.

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Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent practical experience/certifications.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and common operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, alert triage, and vulnerability scanning workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical findings and escalate effectively.
• Nice to have: CISSP or other cybersecurity certifications.

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Why Work Here

• Build foundational SOC and incident response experience supporting a Confidential Client in IT.
• Opportunity to work fully remote from anywhere within Wisconsin or from the client office.
• Competitive hourly compensation for an entry-level SOC role and exposure to production security tooling and processes.

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Candidate & Legal Notes

Careertakes and our client comply with applicable US hiring laws. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should request one; accommodations will be handled in accordance with federal and state law. Pay offered will depend on relevant experience, certifications, and location within Wisconsin.

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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.

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