Security Analyst II

Hiring: Security Analyst II Client: State of Wisconsin – Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Position: Security Analyst II Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2027, with potential for at least a 1-year extension Work Location: Madison, Wisconsin Work Arrangement: Hybrid (potential for remote work up to 3 days per week after the trial period)

Interview Process: Microsoft Teams interview with camera on

Primary Skills / Must-Have Requirements IT Security Experience: 4–7 years CrowdStrike Administration: 4–7 years; expert-level knowledge required Tenable Administration: 4–7 years; expert-level knowledge required Strong Attention to Detail Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills Important: Candidates must have hands-on experience administering both CrowdStrike and Tenable. Candidates submitted to the previous Posting #165213 will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities Administer and manage CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Zscaler security platforms. Conduct IT security risk assessments and implement remediation strategies. Monitor vulnerability dashboards, endpoint security, asset inventories, and installed agents. Manage security incidents and support incident response activities. Monitor endpoint firewall operations and adjust configurations as required. Research security solutions, evaluate vendors, and conduct proof-of-concept testing. Collaborate with technical teams to implement security technologies and resolve vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain IT security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Monitor data inventories, policy violations, and compliance metrics. Lead security projects and support the implementation of new security controls.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications CISSP certification or equivalent security certification/qualification. Approximately 1 year of relevant certification-related experience, as specified in the requirement. Location Requirements Candidates must currently reside in Wisconsin. Candidates local to the Madison area are strongly preferred. Relocation is not permitted. Candidates must be prepared to work onsite initially, with potential hybrid flexibility after the trial period. Parking costs are the candidate's responsibility unless a reimbursement arrangement is agreed upon with the supplier. Additional Information Travel Required: No Federal Tax Information (FTI) Access: No Security Requirement: Yes