Information Security Analyst
📍 Madison, Wisconsin (Hybrid – Flexible Work From Home Days)
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
💰 Salary: $97,000 – $146,000 per year
✨ Benefits: Full package (healthcare, retirement, PTO & more)
🚀 About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect enterprise systems from evolving threats. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of detecting, analyzing, and responding to incidents—keeping critical data and infrastructure safe.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work across threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization’s overall security posture.
🛡️ Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze threat intelligence to assess risks and drive proactive defense strategies.
Investigate escalated incidents (malware, phishing, unauthorized access) through the full response lifecycle.
Conduct forensic investigations, advanced data collections, and eDiscovery requests.
Support incident response tabletop exercises to identify gaps and enhance readiness.
Review vulnerability scans and penetration test results, recommending improvements.
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and training to strengthen organizational awareness.
Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and leadership teams on investigations and compliance.
🔧 Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of information security experience (audit, assessment, engineering, or architecture).
Strong understanding of incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis.
Experience with tools such as Magnet Forensics Axiom Cyber, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven expertise in developing security policies, standards, and governance practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
🎯 Preferred Qualifications
Financial Services industry background.
Law enforcement or forensics experience.
Strong consulting, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
This role is ideal for a proactive cybersecurity professional who thrives on investigating threats, improving defenses, and collaborating to protect sensitive information.