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5095 Jr. Security Analyst

TEKsystems, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Junior Endpoint Security Administrator
Overview
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Junior Endpoint Security Administrator to join our Endpoint Security team. This entry-level, operations-focused role supports the day-to-day health and integrity of our endpoint security tools while allowing senior engineers to focus on deeper engineering initiatives.

Team & Environment

Endpoint Security team consisting of 7 team members

Mix of remote and onsite team members

Standard business hours

Candidates may work fully remote, but must be available during Central Time (CST)

Net-new role created to restore operational focus within the security team

Strong onboarding support including job shadowing and guided ramp-up

Not expected to operate independently right away

Security Tools You’ll Support

CrowdStrike – Endpoint Protection / Antivirus

Forcepoint – Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Tanium – Endpoint Management

Prior experience with these tools is not required—training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Support & Monitoring

Serve as the first point of contact for endpoint security-related operational tasks

Monitor dashboards, alerts, Slack channels, and queues to ensure nothing is missed

Track and escalate:

Incident trends

Repetitive issues

Certificate expirations

System health concerns

Perform routine checks and quarterly application reviews

Help remove repetitive operational work from senior engineers’ workloads

Incident & Ticket Management

Monitor and manage endpoint security tickets, primarily through ServiceNow

Provide first-pass triage of incoming incidents

Route and enable escalation to engineers as needed

Collaborate with the security team to investigate and resolve incidents

Document resolutions and contribute to internal knowledge base articles

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other IT teams

Provide clear communication when issues are identified or need escalation

Support end users during troubleshooting calls and ticket resolution

Advocate for follow-up and visibility on unresolved operational items

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent experience

Some experience in:

Help desk or IT support

Troubleshooting technical issues

Working directly with end users

Familiarity with ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred)

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Exposure to:

Endpoint Security

Antivirus tools

DLP concepts

Endpoint management platforms

Certifications such as:

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.00/hr.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

EEO Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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