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Careers in Information Technology for the State of Wisconsin

Do you want a career in Information Technology where you can really make a difference? DET is a great place to work and is always looking for creative technical individuals to help us reinvent the way government delivers services! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, telework options depending on the position’s requirements, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health.

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The Division of Enterprise Technology, Bureau of Security is seeking a candidate for their Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO)

The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO), Deputy Director for the Bureau of Security, reports to the State CISO and is responsible for the daily operational management of the statewide security program. Serving as a strategic partner and operational counterpart to the CISO, the Deputy CISO executes the State's cybersecurity strategy through direct leadership of the Bureau of Security. This role enables the CISO to focus on statewide strategic planning and executive engagement by overseeing day-to-day security operations and program management.

The Deputy CISO's primary role is to convert the CISO's vision and strategy into actionable plans and to build and operate a platform of automated, self-service enterprise security solutions and services. This includes overseeing security operations, managing incident response, leading compliance and audit activities, and ensuring security controls, NSA and CISA guidance are integrated into all technology projects and systems, both on-premises and in the cloud.

The Deputy CISO is responsible for the direct management of Bureau staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This role ensures that security policies, standards, and procedures are effectively implemented, monitored, and maintained. The Deputy CISO will manage relationships with agency technical staff, vendors, and operational partners to ensure the seamless delivery of DET services and the robust protection against cyber threats.

For more information, please view the full position description

To apply go to https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Welcome.aspx

  • ​Under 'Search by Agency', select 'Dept of Administration'
  • The job is noted under the Job category of 'Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - Career Executive'​​

Questions can be directed to Taylore Ransom by email at taylore.ransom@wisconsin.gov .

DET Internship Program

DET has exciting, paid internship opportunities for students interested in exploring different careers and gaining valuable job experience. DET's program allows students to bring fresh, innovative perspectives to the job while advancing their career goals and skills. Starting in the fall each year, DET begins the hiring process for interns from technical colleges and universities. We offer a variety of summer internship opportunities for students who reside in Wisconsin, and in some instances have opportunities for internships throughout the school year. The length of each internship is up to 1040 hours. Inquire about our internship opportunities at DOADETPolicyOffice@wisconsin.gov.

Full-time Benefits
Our competitive benefits package features:
  • State Employee & Retiree Health Plan including health, dental and wellness benefits, and supplemental Vision Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Care Insurance and Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (for health, dental, vision, day care and commuter expenses).
  • WRS Retirement Benefit pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers an employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
  • Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
  • Accumulated Sick Leave which allows retirees to convert unused sick leave into credits to help pay for health insurance premiums.
  • Disability Benefits to cover the possibility of becoming disabled while working for a WRS employer making you eligible to receive disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.
  • An Income Continuation Insurance that replaces a portion of your income if you are unable to work because of sickness or injury (both short and long term).
  • Group Life Insurance providing life insurance coverage up to five times your annual earnings and covers death and dismemberment.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program with tools and resources to help set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.






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