Menards · 8 hours ago
IS Security Analyst
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMenards is a retail company seeking an IS Security Analyst to assess risks and security events across the enterprise. The role involves leveraging SIEM and other security tools to identify issues, support remediation, and contribute to the design and maintenance of security controls.
E-CommerceManufacturingReal EstateRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze alerts and reports generated by SIEM and other security tools to determine underlying causes, identify notable security events, and support timely remediation
Recommend improvements to detection logic, dashboards, and monitoring practices to enhance visibility and reduce false positives
Act as a resource to other IS teams by generating custom reports or insights as needed
Support proactive hardening efforts by delivering relevant SIEM and security tool data to teams responsible for improving Active Directory security
Participate in incident response activities by documenting findings, collecting evidence, and communicating with internal teams
Contribute to post-incident reviews by helping to identify process, control, or monitoring gaps, and recommending improvements
Support continuous improvement of incident response playbooks by providing feedback and identifying opportunities to refine existing procedures
Support risk assessments for projects, system changes, and new technologies by evaluating potential threats and recommending safeguards
Assist in maintaining and improving security policies, standards, and procedures
Support compliance efforts (e.g., PCI DSS) by assisting with maintaining relevant documentation
Support risk-based prioritization of security issues by assisting with tracking identified weaknesses and coordinating follow-up activities
Provide clear reporting on findings, trends, and identified security issues for use within the security team and related stakeholders
Serve as a resource to other IS teams, offering guidance on secure configurations and proactive hardening
Other tasks as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, MIS, a related field, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of Information Systems experience, including at least 2 years in Information Security
One or more practitioner-level certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, ISC2 SSCP, ISACA CISA, or GIAC GSEC
Excellent analytical skills for root-cause determination and resolution
Experience creating or maintaining Information Security policies, procedures, standards, or guidelines
Hands-on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms like Splunk, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, QRadar, or similar platforms
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to assess security issues methodically and develop recommendations that appropriately address the underlying issues
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks
Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
May be required to work overtime and provide on-call support, including weekends and holidays
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Proficiency in writing queries for SIEM platforms such as Splunk or CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM to support investigations and custom reporting
SIEM certifications such as Splunk Core User or Splunk Power User
Experience auditing security configurations of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and enterprise Linux distributions
Experience supporting cloud security efforts and evaluating configurations for adherence to established security standards
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, and experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework in investigations or control evaluations
Experience supporting security initiatives for hardening Active Directory, Azure AD, or other identity platforms
Benefits
Profit Sharing & Team Member Discount
Highly collaborative work environment
Monday – Friday work week
On campus coffee shop/cafeteria with live music!
Company
Menards
Menards is a family owned company which sells products of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools, materials and supplies for all home.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Adam Duquaine
Chief Information Officer
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