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Security Analyst I

Novalink Solutions LLC
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Posted Oct 19, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Position Summary

This entry-level role will serve as the first line of defense in monitoring our network, systems, and security

tools. They will be responsible for reviewing Security Operation Center (SOC) dashboards, triaging

incoming alerts, analyzing logs, reviewing vulnerabilities, and documenting incidents. This role is for

cybersecurity professional looking to build a strong foundation in threat detection, incident response, and

SOC operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • SOC Tool Monitoring & Health: Regularly review and monitor Security Operation Center tools

  • (such as SIEM, DLP tools, Web Application firewalls) to ensure operational health, proper log

  • ingestion, and continuous visibility.

  • Log & Alert Triaging: Monitor real-time security dashboards and system logs, perform initial

  • triage on alerts, and escalate to senior BISM staff as needed to distinguish between false

  • positives and legitimate security events.

  • Vulnerability Review: Review routine vulnerability scan results and assist in tracking known

  • weaknesses across assets.

  • Ticketing & Documentation: Accurately document all security events, investigations, and

  • remediation steps within the ticketing system. Ensure tickets are resolved and closed out in

  • accordance with standard operating procedures.

  • Escalation: Escalate complex, high-priority, or unverified threats to more senior SOC staff or

  • incident response leads with clear and concise briefing notes.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, system administration, and other cross-

  • functional teams during investigations and incident resolution as needed.

  • Qualifications & Skills

  • Education (Preferred but not required): Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity,

  • Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical

  • experience/certifications).

  • Foundational Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS,

  • HTTP/S), operating systems (Windows and Linux), and common security concepts.

  • Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail with a natural curiosity for investigating anomalies

  • and logs.

  • Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document

  • technical findings clearly and work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Required Skills

  • Skill Type

  • Skill Name

  • CertificationEducationLicenseOtherSkill

  • IT Professional – 1+ years

  • CertificationEducationLicenseOtherSkill

  • Strong attention to detail

  • CertificationEducationLicenseOtherSkill

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

CertificationEducationLicenseOtherSkill

CISSP or equivalent

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