Information Security Liaison - DHS

I O DATASPHERE; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks an Information Security Liaison to champion security initiatives within program operations. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and alignment with federal security compliance efforts.

The Information Security Section (ISS) fosters a security-as-a-service culture, focusing on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and monitoring controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management and security compliance.
• 5+ years of IT security documentation and auditing.
• 5+ years of stakeholder management and cross-functional communication.
• Broad knowledge of information security with exposure to development, architecture, contracts, audits, or vendor management.
• Familiarity with NIST or another recognized framework.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance experience.
• Security certifications (CEH, CISSP, etc.) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Integrate information security into program operations.
• Serve as liaison between the program area and the Information Security Section.
• Support audits, assessments, incident response, and regulatory activities.
• Assist Program Integration related activities and vulnerability management with DMS and vendors.
• Support CMS compliance transition and security reviews (software, cloud brokerage, AI use case).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Security Compliance

IT Security Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Communication

Security Frameworks (NIST)

Security Certifications

Job description

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Client Name Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

Requisition 164703

Location Madison, WI

Duration 1 year

Due Date 08/31/2026

C2C Possible Yes. Rate depends on experience

Interview Method Webcam & onsite

NOTE: Must be a WI resident. NO relocation is allowed. Can work remotely up to five days, however, the candidate must come in if needed, including on short notice. At a minimum, the candidate will come on site quarterly but could be more frequent as determined by business needs. Two Round Virtual Interview Process or an onsite interview may be required. A federally recognized (ANSI) information security certification must be obtained within 6 months of the start date and maintained for this position. We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

Description:

Our client seeks an information Security Liaison to serve the Agency an is the champion for security initiatives integrating information security into program operations. Success in this position depends on the ability to work cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, contribute to federal security compliance efforts, and serve as a trusted partner to both security teams and business stakeholders.

The Information Security Section (ISS) serves the Department by creating an information security culture and enabling the business. We are metrics minded, employee focused, and view security as a service. ISS is responsible for:

• Identifying and continuously assessing risk
• Developing, institutionalizing, and improving strategies to mitigate risk
• Limiting the potential effects of information security events
• The selection, assessment, authorization, and monitoring of security controls while contributing to the overall information security plan.

Tasks:

• Integrate security into program operations
• Act as a liaison between the program area and the Information Security Section
• Support audit, assessment, incident response, and other regulatory activities
• Participate and support Program Integration related activities
• Support Vulnerability Management related to DMS and its vendors
• Support transition from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) compliance requirements
• Support in completing software reviews, cloud brokerage reviews, and AI Use Case reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, convey both oral and written instruction, and handle multiple task interruptions while providing services in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team of peers, and also to support and contribute to a multidiscipline team environment.

Skills Required

• 5+ years - Experience with Vulnerability Management and Security Compliance.
• 5+ years - IT Security Documentation & Auditing (developing security requirements, creating plans of action & milestones, and/or developing proposals and briefs).
• 5+ years - Experience with Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Communication (Working in collaborative environments and communicating updates with IT and on-IT teams).
• Broad knowledge of information security and experience application development, technical architecture, contracting, audit, or vendor management.
• Familiar with NIST or another recognized framework
• Strong documentation and compliance experience
• Security Certificates (CEH, CISSP, etc.)