The organization is seeking an Information Security Analyst to focus on detecting, preventing, and responding to information threats and security breaches. This role utilizes technical security programs to protect the integrity of the company’s networks, systems, applications, and data.

While the headquarters is in Menomonee Falls, WI, the job title and context suggest this is a Remote position, filed under the Technology category.

Core Responsibilities: Threat Monitoring and Incident Response

This analyst will be on the front lines of global security, managing and operating enterprise security platforms, and providing clear communication on threat remediation.

• Monitoring & Investigation:
  • Monitor and respond to global security events using state-of-the-art security tools and managed services.
  • Operate enterprise-wide security platforms and investigate events using an enterprise Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM) and various network forensic tools.
• Log Management: Add/Remove log sources, troubleshoot log source issues with vendors, and report system defects as needed. Initiate automation to effectively manage system logs and security alarm reporting.
• Incident Analysis: Analyze security logs and investigate network and server security violations and intrusions. Work with appropriate business units to remediate findings.
• Communication & Policy:
  • Provide written summaries of security event indicators, recommend remediation activities, and prepare custom reports for a mixed technical and non-technical audience.
  • Apply broad security industry knowledge to contribute to policy-making and process design.

Required and Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate has a foundational technical understanding of networking and operating systems, coupled with a strong interest in computer security and forensics.

• Technical Foundations (Required):
  • Technical knowledge and experience in operating system security and security best practices.
  • Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, and defense-in-depth concepts.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills related to networking, operating systems, and malware analysis.
• Security Focus: Demonstrated interest in computer security, incident response, or computer forensics.
• Tools Experience (Preferred): Experience with network monitoring tools to monitor attacks/threats.
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and documentation ability.
• Preferred Experience: Technology security experience and a data analyst skillset.