Security Analyst

Security Analyst II

Under the general supervision of the GRC Manager, this position serves as a Security Analyst responsible for supporting a wide range of compliance and cybersecurity functions across the Wisconsin Department of Correction (DOC). Core responsibilities include providing risk assessment and/or compliance support. Taking part in or leading audits, submitting findings, analyzing risks for specific areas, monitoring corrective actions, and drafting risk reports with metric charts and ongoing effort accountability. This position assesses, documents, and provides guidance to other IT staff and non-IT areas on how to align IT operational and technology processes based on information technology risk assessments and/or with regulatory compliance/audit functions. This position will also provide support in detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats, participating in forensic investigations, and contributing to ongoing vulnerability management efforts. The role may also include supporting cloud security initiatives, assisting with tabletop exercises, and developing security response procedures.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across DOC, as well as external partners including the Department of Administration's Division of Enterprise Technology (DOA/DET). The role will utilize a variety of enterprise security tools and platforms. This position may be assigned to focus areas such as incident response, phishing mitigation, threat detection, security awareness, vulnerability scanning, or forensic analysis, depending on organizational needs. The analyst will represent the DOC Information Security Section (ISS) team in technical discussions, project work, and collaborative efforts to improve DOC's cybersecurity posture. The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently on complex tasks, and a commitment to upholding the security and privacy standards of DOC. Clients and collaborators include information technology (IT) staff, application developers, infrastructure teams, business units, vendor, and external governmental partners. The work environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a proactive mindset. This position shall comply with the Department's administrative rules and the agency's policies and procedures including those related to the Department's overall Reentry philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target an offender's individual criminogenic needs and risk level.

TIME % GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES

• 60% A. Support cybersecurity policy execution, operational standards, and governance activities.
• 20% B. Monitor, detect, respond to, and investigate cybersecurity threats across DOC's enterprise environment.
• 15% C. Contribute to the configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of security technologies.
• 5% D. Maintain current expertise in cybersecurity tools, trends, and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in effective methods of written and oral communication, meeting facilitation, and presenting to both technical and non-technical staff appropriate to audience and scenario
• Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST RMF, and other common security standards.
• Experience with techniques used to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and customers
• Experience in development, approval, and implementation of security documents (policies, standards, etc.)
• Knowledge of information security risk activities to include risk assessments, risk registers, and risk management
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding information security (Ex.HIPAA Security Rule) as well as experience with audit and compliance activities in conjunction with state and federal partners/regulators such as, but not limited to, the WI Legislative Audit Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice
• Experience and working knowledge of common security frameworks and control theories to include current applicable NIST, CJIS, and ISO standards
• Proficiency in triaging and analyzing cybersecurity alerts using enterprise technologies and tools.
• Strong knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and log analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with phishing mitigation strategies and email threat analysis.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management practices, technologies, and tools.
• Ability to analyze threat intelligence and apply it to strengthen detection and response mechanisms.
• Capability to tune and optimize SIEM rules and detection logic to reduce noise and improve fidelity.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, including incident reports and playbook development.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DOA/DET, infrastructure, and development staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and information sharing.

Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience: At least 2 year's of experience required in the following:

• Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST RMF, and other common security standards.
• Experience and working knowledge of common security frameworks and control theories to include current applicable NIST, CJIS, and ISO standards
• Experience with creating and leading discussions around the implementation and artifact collection of NIST 800-53 controls
• Proficiency in triaging and analyzing cybersecurity alerts using enterprise technologies and tools.
• Familiarity with phishing mitigation strategies and email threat analysis.
• Incident Response Forensics and Remediation (i.e. Crowdstrike, Sandbox evaluation & detonation, Phish evaluation, Malicious Website and Malicious Intent Identification)
• Customer service as it pertains to security incident management and communication with end user about dangerous behavior.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, including incident reports and playbook development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team to achieve shared objectives.

Nice to have skills:

• Capability to tune and optimize SIEM rules and detection logic to reduce noise and improve fidelity.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working as a team member on projects to improve business needs.
• Experience supporting endpoint, network, and cloud-based security controls in large-scale environments.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to emerging threats, technologies, and evolving operational needs.