Security Analyst-II | W2 Candidates Only, will consider USC-GC-H1B Transfer | No C2C | For Current WI Residents Only

NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE ON OUR W2 AND CURRENT WI RESIDENT. NOT ACCEPTING SUB-VENDORS.

Role: Security Analyst-II

Location: Remote - Madison, WI

Duration: 12 Months w/extensions

Interview:  MS Teams

NOTE: Candidate MUST be a WI resident. 1st day will be in the office for Equipment pickup and training. Position onwards will be remote. May be required to come into the office for special needs. In the past 2 years, staff has only been in office 1 time.

Job Description:

Under general supervision of the Security & Accounts Management Manager, this position works as a part of the Security & Accounts Management team and is responsible for provisioning and de-provisioning access to Agency networks, resources and applications. This position maintains a high level of security by following all Agency and enterprise security policies and procedures. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, time management, and the ability to execute projects and solve complex problems. Technical support responsibilities require expertise of multiple platforms, operating systems and various security software systems.

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TIME%                              GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES

50%     A.           Coordination of the account provisioning, de-provisioning, projects and maintenance for Agency platforms and applications.

1.       Utilize security rules to grant / revoke access to applications, servers, group folders, etc.

2.       Coordinate activities within the account management staff to provide timely response to customer requests.

3.       A3. Create and maintain security rules, ensuring that they enforce security standards and policies.

4.       Coordinate and handles projects relating to or involving account management functions.

5.       Create Email accounts, distribution lists and group mailboxes.

6.       Inform all customers of security procedures for applications, requests and services offered by account management.

7.       Identify customer problem areas where additional education/training is needed.

8.       Coordinate account management activities as needed across other agencies.

9.       Recommend and provide updates to procedural documentation.

10.  Provide timely resolutions for customer access issues and formal requests.

11.  Participate in system / application integration planning, testing and troubleshooting of access issues.

12.  Work closely with project teams to determine application, server, folder, group and individual user access to systems.

15%     B.           Assist in the adherence and implementation of policies, standards and procedures for all areas of IT Security.

1.       Implement the standards and training requirements for IT Security administration.

2.       Coordinate the implementation of department-wide policies, procedures and standards for applications and platforms and ensure agency-wide standardization.

3.       Supports the implementation of department-wide Security Awareness training program. - Support functions.

4.       Act as liaison to resolve security-related issues with other agencies in a timely manner.

5.       Assess and recommend updates to security policies, procedures and standards.

6.       Supply information required in LAB and DOJ audits as required.

7.       Recommend automation techniques to eliminate manual procedures.

8.       Provides support of Cybersecurity activities – Creates, improves, and maintains policies, procedures and standards.

15%     C.          Monitoring, auditing and analysis of security systems.

1.       Provide advice to management on implementing and monitoring Security systems.

2.       Provide advice to BTM in the design and implementation of policies and procedures to provide an acceptable level of Security systems.

3.       Identify threats or serious issues regarding user access that may be caused by added new software and systems.

4.       Perform audits of security on access.

5.       Security Risk mitigation – Identify potential security risks to the organization and provides recommendations to management.

6.       Working with management to reduce and mitigate risk to the organization.

10%     D.          Performance of other job-related activities and special assignments.

1.       Identify areas that need improvement and work with sections supervisors to lay down the groundwork to implement these improvements.

2.       Audit access to numerous applications used by the Agency to ensure users are not overprovisioned.

3.       Update staff development plans as changes occur and work with management on career objectives.

4.       Attend presentations, conferences and seminars as directed.

5.       Identify training needs and request approval to attend.

6.       Perform other duties as assigned.

10%     E.           Assist IS Technical Services Consultant/Admins and/or Specialist with their responsibilities.

1.       Coordinate Security for internal systems i.e. (WICS, DEVSECOPS, Email systems)

2.       Perform Audits on EMR access as well as adding security rights through back EMR systems.

3.       Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Experience: 4-7 years of experience in the following:

·       Coordination of the account provisioning, de-provisioning, projects and maintenance for Agency platforms and applications.

·       Utilize security rules to grant / revoke access to applications, servers, group folders, etc.

·       Coordinate activities within the account management staff to provide timely response to customer requests.

·       Create and maintain security rules, ensuring that they enforce security standards and policies.

Nice to have Skills:

·       Monitoring, auditing and analysis of security systems.

·       Provide advice to management on implementing and monitoring Security systems.

·       Provide advice to BTM in the design and implementation of policies and procedures to provide an acceptable level of Security systems.

·       Identify threats or serious issues regarding user access that may be caused by added new software and systems.

Intangible Must Haves:

·       Attention to detail

·       Curious and Questioning mindset

·       Works well on a team with high priorities

·       Customer Service Experience

Interview Process:

·       Teams meeting (audio and video required)

Contract Duration:

·       06/30/27 with possible extension

Onsite or Remote?

·       Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. 1st day will be in the office for Equipment pickup and training. Position onwards will be remote. May be required to come into the office for special needs. In the past 2 years, staff has only been in office 1 time.

Project Details:

The Security Analyst 2 Contractor provides operational support for Identity and Access Management (IAM) services by processing security requests, resolving incidents, and ensuring compliance with established security policies and procedures. Responsibilities include creating, modifying, and disabling user accounts; provisioning and removing application access; performing basic Microsoft 365 and Exchange administration, including creating and managing distribution groups, shared mailboxes, and mail-enabled security groups; troubleshooting authentication and email-related issues; documenting work performed; and assisting with security projects, audits, and other duties as assigned. The analyst works collaboratively with customers and IT teams to deliver secure, timely, and accurate access management services while meeting established service level expectations.

Additional details:

A well-qualified candidate will have experience with the following:

·       Coordinate and handles projects relating to or involving account management functions and IAM.

·       Create Email accounts, distribution lists and group mailboxes.

·       Inform all customers of security procedures for applications, requests and services offered by account management.

·       Identify customer problem areas where additional education / training is needed.

·       Coordinate account management activities as needed across other agencies.

·       Recommend and provide updates to procedural documentation.

·       Provide timely resolutions for customer access issues and formal requests.

·       Participate in system / application integration planning, testing and troubleshooting of access issues.

Experience with these skills is a bonus:

·       Perform audits of security on access.

·       Security Risk mitigation – Identify potential security risks to the organization and provides recommendations to management.

·       Working with management to reduce and mitigate risk to the organization.

Travel Required?

·       No

Security Required?

·       Yes