Security Analyst

About the position

Do you have a passion for protecting company information systems and networks from cyber threats? MSA is excited to announce an opportunity for a Security Analyst. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, as well as implementing security measures to safeguard our digital infrastructure. This position can be remote, hybrid or onsite in any of our 17 offices in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota or Illinois. If you're ready to make your mark and work with a team that values your expertise, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Protect the company's information systems and networks from cyber threats.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Implement security measures to safeguard our digital infrastructure.
• Monitor network traffic and system activity for potential security threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure system configurations.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees on cybersecurity practices.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents and mitigation efforts.

Requirements

• 2+ years of IT security experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT or a related field.
• Proficient with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Detailed security knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory/Entra ID.
• Fully understand and can implement policies for Microsoft Entra ID: conditional access, identity protection, enterprise applications, sentinel, privileged identity management, plus any others required.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management solutions, Secret Server preferred.
• VPN security experience is required, FortiClient preferred.
• Accomplished in Duo and Microsoft MFA deployment and configurations.
• Skillful with A/V and network endpoint detection/prevention technologies, Windows Defender preferred.
• Advanced understanding of cloud security solutions including but not limited to SAML 2.0 and SSO.
• Experience with email security platforms and technologies; SPF/DKIM/DMARC, Mimecast and PhishER platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST and CMMC 2.0.
• Proficiency in task automation and programming, PowerShell preferred.
• Team player, great skills in communication and collaboration, and a proven problem-solver.
• Desire to help the IT Department be a respected business partner at MSA.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Quality Insurance Options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA's Short Term Paid Leave
• Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus