IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Data Security Engineer

WEC Energy Group•Milwaukee, WI

14d•$78,702 - $156,125•Onsite

About The Position

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring an IT Cybersecurity Analyst focused on data security in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The level—IT Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior IT Cybersecurity Analyst, or Principal IT Cybersecurity Analyst—will be determined by experience. The role establishes standards and criteria for data security requirements and designs, develops, deploys, and manages enterprise data security solutions. These include data loss prevention, data encryption, cloud data protection, and data security governance and compliance. The analyst assesses and mitigates data security risks, collaborates with teams on data protection measures, advises on privacy and risk mitigation, tracks security KPIs, responds to incidents, and reviews policies and standards for needed improvements. WEC Energy Group describes itself as a Fortune 500 company serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. The company emphasizes clean, reliable, affordable energy, environmental sustainability, employee development, workplace safety and well-being, and a diverse and inclusive workforce. The position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The listed application end date is November 26, 2026. The salary range is $78,702.26 to $156,125.32; starting pay depends on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and the company states it does not hire applicants who require current or future work authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 2 years of cybersecurity experience.
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, MIS, or engineering is preferred.
A combination of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and a cybersecurity certification may be considered in place of the preferred bachelor's degree.
Strong understanding of data loss prevention, data discovery, classification, encryption, masking, tagging, and governance.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in data engineering or database design and architectures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCSP, GAIC, MCSE, GICSP, or CSSA.
Experience with Active Directory design and management.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Scripting experience with PowerShell or .NET (VB or C#).
Security Operations Center experience.
Data security skills.
Experience with Network Access Management, DNS, or DHCP.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement standards and criteria for data security requirements.
Design, develop, deploy, and manage enterprise data security solutions, including data loss prevention, data encryption, cloud data protection, and data security governance and compliance.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate data security threats, including third-party cyber risk assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy data protection measures and best practices.
Provide guidance on data privacy management and risk mitigation techniques.
Track and report data security KPIs accurately.
Monitor and respond to data security incidents and implement corrective actions as needed.
Review data security policies and standards regularly, and recommend enhancements to address changing regulations and industry best practices.
Work effectively with teams using strong interpersonal skills.