Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Milwaukee and become the guardian of our digital infrastructure! We're urgently seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our organization's critical assets from evolving threats. In this high-impact role, you'll monitor security systems, investigate incidents, and implement cutting-edge defense strategies. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a relentless drive to outsmart cyber adversaries, we want you on our team. Immediate start available!
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts, logs, and network traffic using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document findings
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Implement and maintain security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR)
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory standards
- Develop incident response playbooks and conduct tabletop exercises
- Provide security awareness training to employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SOC or analyst role
- CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification required
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, network security, and threat intelligence platforms
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and common attack vectors
- Experience with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61)
- Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills