Security Analyst I
The Security Analyst I role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position focused on monitoring network and system security through SOC tools. The analyst is responsible for triaging alerts, analyzing logs, reviewing vulnerabilities, documenting incidents, and escalating threats to senior staff, providing a foundational experience in threat detection and incident response within a collaborative team environment.
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Position Overview
This is an entry-level Security Analyst (Security Analyst I) role supporting SOC operations for a Confidential Client in the IT industry in Shorewood Hills, WI. The position focuses on monitoring security tooling, triaging alerts, investigating logs, reviewing vulnerability findings, documenting incidents, and escalating incidents to senior responders. This role is ideal for someone beginning a career in cybersecurity who wants hands-on experience with SIEM, alert triage, and incident documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) dashboards and security tools (SIEM, DLP, WAF) for alerts and tool health.
- Triage incoming alerts and system logs to determine severity and whether escalation is required.
- Investigate basic incidents, collect logs and evidence, and document findings in the ticketing system.
- Review routine vulnerability scan outputs and assist in tracking remediation efforts across assets.
- Escalate complex or high-priority incidents to senior SOC or incident response staff with clear briefing notes.
- Collaborate with IT, system administration, and other cross-functional teams during investigations and remediation activities.
- Maintain accurate ticketing, following SOPs for resolution and closure.
Qualifications
- 1+ years in an IT role or equivalent hands-on experience; prior SOC or security-adjacent exposure is a plus.
- Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and common operating systems (Windows, Linux).
- Familiarity with SIEM concepts, log sources, and basic alert analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and a curiosity for investigating anomalies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; able to document technical findings clearly.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
Required Skills
- 1+ years in an IT professional capacity or equivalent experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic working knowledge of networking and operating systems.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- CISSP or equivalent certification is a plus (not required).
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, or SOC tooling is advantageous.
Employment Details
- Employment type: Contract, Full time
- Location: Shorewood Hills, WI (on-site / local) — candidates should be able to work in or commute to Shorewood Hills, WI.
- Estimated compensation (from source): $73,889 per year (estimated). Exact compensation and benefits will be provided by the Confidential Client during the interview process.
Why Join
- Build strong foundational SOC skills: SIEM monitoring, incident triage, and vulnerability tracking.
- Work within a collaborative IT environment with mentorship and escalation paths to senior security staff.
- Opportunity to grow into incident response, threat hunting, or more advanced security roles.
Notes & Compliance
This job posting has been rewritten and posted by Careertakes, a third-party recruiting platform. The Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions and provide official employment terms. This listing follows nondiscriminatory hiring practices and applicable US state hiring requirements.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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