Introduction

IT Security Specialist Needed!

As an IT Security Specialist, you will administer IT security, access control, and email services, and support cyber security objectives across multiple platforms at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and for the benefit of Wisconsin taxpayers.

This position is headquartered in Madison at the State Revenue Building on Rimrock Road.

Your Role
Your security tasks will include:

• The design, implementation, execution and monitoring of IT security, access control, and email for systems and data on DOR's multiple IT platforms, working closely with the Department of Administration (DOA) and Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) infrastructure, platform, and software services teams.
• Application account management activities for internal and external cloud services, including identity and access management (IAM) across Active Directory, cloud platforms, and mainframe environments.
• Administer enterprise email security controls including Secure Email Gateway, email authentication protocols, and quarantine management.
• Ensuring DOR IT requests, initiatives and general operations conform to established security policies and standards. Advising the DOR IT division in designing and implementing security software tools and processes.
• Works with the DOR Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to identify and implement tools to support agency policies and procedures, and assist in achieving cyber security objectives including incident response, vulnerability management, security awareness, and policy compliance. This includes leveraging M365 tools such as Purview for data loss prevention (DLP) and e-discovery activities.
• Advises the DOR liaison to Department of Administration (DOA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and other regulatory agencies.

This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR. Currently we are filling two vacancies.

Position Summary

To see the full list of duties view the position description

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $40.11 - $47.45 per hour ($83,428 and $98,696 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!

The classification of this position is an IS Technical Services Specialist, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 33. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period will be required.

Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note:During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e., working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road; Madison WI building, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 12-month probation) based on performance and workload needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualified candidates will have experience in each of the following:

1. Experience administering (e.g., having the administrator level role/access) user account provisioning/deprovisioning, and access control across multiple enterprise systems (e.g., Active Directory, Entra, cloud platforms, mainframe environments).
2. Experience leading or coordinating IT security related projects.
3. Experience supporting IT security operations such as security log review, vulnerability scanning, incident identification, and/or security auditing/reporting.
4. Experience administering (e.g., having the administrator level role/access) enterprise email systems and email security controls (e.g., Secure Email Gateway, Cisco Email Security (IronPort) email authentication protocols such as SPF/DKIM/DMARC, or quarantine management).

Well qualified candidates will have experience in a minimum of one (1) of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

1. Experience with scripting to automate IT Security tasks. (e.g., PowerShell).
2. Experience working with cybersecurity compliance standards (e.g., IRS 1075) and/or coordinating with regulatory agencies (e.g., IRS, other audit/oversite agencies, Legislative Audit Bureau, etc.) on security compliance.
3. Experience using compliance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview for DLP and eDiscovery, Everlaw, etc.) to manage electronic records. (e.g., search, preserve, and export).

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. C lick "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service .

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Each document should be limited to 4 pages. Pages beyond 4 may be disregarded by the rating panel. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required for the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here . Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit".

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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.

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Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at [email protected] or 608-261-7687.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on September 28, 2026.