Security Analyst

Experis is seeking a Security Analyst for a contract role supporting an IT Security Program tied to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Based in Madison, WI (hybrid), this position contributes to day-to-day security operations, advanced security analysis, and incident response support through policies, reporting, and remediation initiatives.

The work centers on administering and improving security tooling and processes across enterprise environments, including endpoint and vulnerability management, security design and monitoring, and risk assessments that drive actionable remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support CrowdStrike and Tenable to strengthen endpoint and vulnerability management across networks, servers, storage, applications, databases, and endpoints.
• Perform advanced security analysis to manage security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Lead projects to implement new security controls and technologies, coordinating with other teams to remediate issues and improve overall security posture.
• Conduct IT security risk assessments and develop, recommend, and implement remediation strategies based on findings and changes in the threat landscape.
• Author and support security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; monitor incident response queues and produce reports and metrics.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of IT Security experience.
• Expert knowledge of CrowdStrike administration.
• Expert knowledge of Tenable administration (often missed, and expected to be clearly demonstrated in your submission).
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage complex security tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document findings, recommendations, and outcomes clearly.

Technologies

• CrowdStrike
• Tenable

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and operate an agency IT Security Program under the general guidance of the IT Strategy and Governance Officer.
• Hands-on involvement in security design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response responsibilities that require advanced analysis and judgment.
• Ability to lead and direct security control and technology implementation projects that directly affect organizational risk.
• After a trial period, potential eligibility for remote work up to three days per week (must be a current WI resident; no relocation).
• Contract timeline through 6/30/2027 with potential for at least a 1-year extension.

Location: Madison, WI (hybrid) | Job type: Contract | Experience: 4+ years