Leidos

Title: Cyber Security Analyst (100% Onsite)

Location: Milwaukee, WI (On-Site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technically skilled and growth-oriented Security Engineer to join our growing manufacturing company as we build and mature our security operations program. You will work directly with the Security Team Lead to establish monitoring capabilities, strengthen our security posture, and contribute to our ISO 27001 certification efforts. This is a unique opportunity to help build a SOC from the ground up while gaining hands-on experience across multiple security domains.

Opportunities:

• Ground-floor opportunity to help build and shape our SOC operations
• Direct mentorship and hands-on experience across multiple security domains
• Ownership of critical security infrastructure and processes
• Career growth path as our security program matures
• Stable manufacturing environment with strong commitment to security modernization
• Work with modern Microsoft E5 security stack

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Security Operations & Monitoring (50%)

• Monitor and respond to security alerts in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender suite
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate response activities
• Perform threat hunting and security event analysis
• Manage and tune security alerts to reduce false positives
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
• Monitor endpoint security through ThreatDown and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Document security incidents and maintain incident response playbooks
• Analyze security logs and identify potential threats or anomalies
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns

Identity & Access Management (30%)

• Implement and maintain Entra ID security controls and configurations
• Design and deploy conditional access policies for zero-trust architecture
• Manage privileged access controls and monitor privileged account activity
• Implement MFA strategies and authentication policies
• Monitor identity-related security events and investigate anomalous activity
• Optimize role-based access controls across Microsoft 365 environment
• Review and audit access permissions and entitlements

Security Program Growth & Compliance (20%)

• Assist with ISO 27001 certification through technical control implementation and documentation
• Contribute to security policy development and procedure documentation
• Learn and apply security frameworks and best practices (NIST, CIS Controls)
• Participate in security awareness initiatives
• Help establish security metrics and reporting dashboards

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years overall IT experience with at least 2 years in security-focused roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID)
• Proven experience with Entra ID, conditional access policies, and identity security
• Understanding of security incident response processes and methodologies
• Ability to analyze logs, identify threats, and investigate security events
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
• Self-directed problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow with an evolving security program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, etc.)
• Familiarity with ThreatDown or similar EDR/EPP solutions
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOX, PCI, NIST)
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, KQL)
• Understanding of zero-trust architecture principles
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Familiarity with endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM, or similar MDM platforms)

Benefits:

• Mid-size, privately held organization
• Outstanding job security
• 40+ hours a week, 52 weeks a year (most employees work an average of 50 hours a week)
• Continued growth
• OT paid over 40 hours
• Medical/Dental Benefits eligible after 60-days
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require work visa sponsorship?

Experience:

• IT: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Security stack: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI 53219 (Required)

Work Location: In person