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.
State Chief Information Security Officer - Career Executive
The State Chief Security Information Officer (CISO), Director for the Bureau of Security, reports to the division's Deputy Division Administrator and is responsible for the statewide security (i.e. cybersecurity) program while representing the State of Wisconsin among its peer state CISOs across the nation as the State of Wisconsin CISO. The CISO's role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives as a component of the department's oversight responsibilities for all state agencies. The CISO directs the planning and implementation of enterprise Information Technology (IT) security solutions in support of associated business operations and general defenses against security vulnerabilities.
The CISO is responsible for providing regulatory oversight of IT security. This oversight includes the development of enterprise-wide policy, standards, and procedures as guidance for compliance with federal laws, regulations, and sound security, data, and privacy practices. Additionally, the CISO is responsible for developing security program strategy and plans to ensure compliance and further enhance security practices across all state agencies, while aligning to Wisconsin's Strategic IT Plan. The perfect candidate will have excellent communication skills, a knack for developing and maintaining professional relationships, and the ability to work with individuals at all levels within an organization. Additionally, the perfect candidate will have established relationships with other state or federal agencies/partners that provide insight and guidance around security best practices, challenges, and opportunities.
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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.
Our competitive benefits package features:- 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.