What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Security – IS Enterprise Technical Services Specialist position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
The Bureau of Security is seeking a Platform Security professional! Reporting to the Chef Information Security Officer, this position leads the way to operationalize security for development and platform teams.
All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. This position will have the option of working remotely upon agreement of the supervisor but may be asked to come into the office periodically. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements.
The DET (Division of Enterprise Technology) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, 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.
Our Competitive Benefits Package Features
As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
Position Summary
The Platform Security position is a hands-on builder and automation specialist responsible for integrating security into the fabric of the State of Wisconsin's modern technology platforms. Unlike traditional security analyst roles, this position operates within the code, the CI/CD pipeline, and the cloud environment. The primary mission is to operationalize the "Sec" in DevSecOps, making the secure path the default path for development and platform teams. This position performs under general supervision of the Bureau Director of Security (Chief Information Security Officer).
Working in direct partnership with Cloud Specialists and the Security Architects, this role executes the technical implementation of the State’s cybersecurity strategy. The position builds and maintains automated security tooling, testing gates, and guardrails embedded within infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and deployment pipelines. Champion adoption of Policy as Code guardrails to automatically enforce governance and compliance standards. By treating security as a software engineering problem, this role serves as a critical accelerator for delivering secure, compliant, and resilient services, ensuring alignment with NIST, CIS, and State standards.
For more information, please view the complete position description here.
Salary Information
Starting salary for the IS Enterprise Technical Services Specialist (07-33) be between $35.90 - $55.05 hourly. Salary will be determined by applicant qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Interviews may be conducted onsite in Madison WI. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Questions can be directed to Briana Heuston by email at briana.heuston1@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm CST on July 13, 2026.
The Bureau of Security is seeking a Platform Security professional! Reporting to the Chef Information Security Officer, this position leads the way to operationalize security for development and platform teams.
All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. This position will have the option of working remotely upon agreement of the supervisor but may be asked to come into the office periodically. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements.
The DET (Division of Enterprise Technology) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, 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.
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.
As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
Position Summary
The Platform Security position is a hands-on builder and automation specialist responsible for integrating security into the fabric of the State of Wisconsin's modern technology platforms. Unlike traditional security analyst roles, this position operates within the code, the CI/CD pipeline, and the cloud environment. The primary mission is to operationalize the "Sec" in DevSecOps, making the secure path the default path for development and platform teams. This position performs under general supervision of the Bureau Director of Security (Chief Information Security Officer).
Working in direct partnership with Cloud Specialists and the Security Architects, this role executes the technical implementation of the State’s cybersecurity strategy. The position builds and maintains automated security tooling, testing gates, and guardrails embedded within infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and deployment pipelines. Champion adoption of Policy as Code guardrails to automatically enforce governance and compliance standards. By treating security as a software engineering problem, this role serves as a critical accelerator for delivering secure, compliant, and resilient services, ensuring alignment with NIST, CIS, and State standards.
For more information, please view the complete position description here.
Salary Information
Starting salary for the IS Enterprise Technical Services Specialist (07-33) be between $35.90 - $55.05 hourly. Salary will be determined by applicant qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Interviews may be conducted onsite in Madison WI. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:
- Experience with DevSecOps building and maintaining automated security controls within modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins). Experience must include integrating and managing automated testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) and secure secrets management to provide immediate feedback to developers.
- Experience authoring, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and/or Policy as Code (e.g., Open Policy Agent, Azure Policy) to automatically enforce secure configurations, prevent drift, and provision resources securely by default.
- Experience securing enterprise public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Experience must include automating Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, network security groups, and building runbooks for automated vulnerability remediation.
- Experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Go) to build automated workflows, API integrations, and custom security tooling that eliminates manual intervention.
- Experience operating within an agile, iterative development framework.
- Experience translating federal and state compliance requirements (NIST CSF, RMF, 800-series, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP) into automated, repeatable scripts and continuous compliance checks.
- Hands-on experience securing containerized workloads (Kubernetes, OpenShift), serverless architectures, and/or extending cloud-native security visibility to on-premises environments (e.g., utilizing Azure Arc).
- Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) for SaaS security, and the foundational principles of securing enterprise AI/ML applications.
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Questions can be directed to Briana Heuston by email at briana.heuston1@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm CST on July 13, 2026.
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