The State of Wisconsin Public Defenders Office is looking for Security Analyst IV.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

\- Lead complex security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments, to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. (8 years)

\- Develop and implement incident response plans, and lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery. (8 years)

\- Manage and improve vulnerability management programs, ensuring timely identification and remediation of security weaknesses. (8 years)

Nice to have skills:

\- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM).

\- Proficiency in security assessment tools and techniques, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.

\- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) are highly desirable.

Remote or On-site? Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. 100% remote within the State of Wisconsin.

Project details: The Security Analyst IV will be responsible for leading and executing complex security assessments, incident response activities, and vulnerability management programs. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, and will play a key role in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

Security Analyst IV

Our organization is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Security Analyst IV to join our

dynamic security team. This senior-level role is critical in protecting our organization's

information assets and ensuring a robust security posture. The Security Analyst IV will be

responsible for leading and executing complex security assessments, incident response

activities, and vulnerability management programs. This individual will serve as a subject matter

expert, providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, and will play a key role in

developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

? Lead complex security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability

scanning, and risk assessments, to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

? Develop and implement incident response plans, and lead incident response activities,

including containment, eradication, and recovery.

? Manage and improve vulnerability management programs, ensuring timely identification

and remediation of security weaknesses.

? Conduct in-depth security analysis of systems, networks, and applications to identify and

address security threats.

? Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance

with industry regulations and best practices.

? Provide expert-level security guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.

? Research and evaluate emerging security technologies and threats, and recommend

appropriate security solutions.

? Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security considerations are

integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations.

? Perform forensic analysis and investigations of security incidents.

? Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.

? Generate detailed reports and presentations on security findings and recommendations.

Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's

degree preferred.

? Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record

of success in security analysis and incident response.

? Extensive knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST,

ISO 27001, CIS).

? Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security

technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM).

? Proficiency in security assessment tools and techniques, including penetration testing

and vulnerability scanning.

? Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.

? Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

? Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) are highly desirable.

? Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desired.

? Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is highly desired.

? Experience with threat intelligence platforms is highly desired