IT Security Architect

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Health, vision & dental benefits

Casual office atmosphere

Pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Department of Financial Institutions (State of Wisconsin) seeks an IT Security Architect to lead the agency's cybersecurity program, safeguard systems, and advise business partners. Based in Madison with a hybrid schedule, you’ll design, implement and govern security architecture, oversee incident prevention/remediation, and collaborate across teams to strengthen defenses for Wisconsin citizens.

You will engage with stakeholders, perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with state IT

Qualifications

• Implementing and/or supporting Zscaler security solutions for web filtering.
• Conducting IT risk assessments and/or IT system vulnerability remediations.
• Identifying, triaging and remediating IT security incidents.
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues across network, server, or app environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, governing and maintaining IT security systems architecture and efforts.
• Managing Security Incident Prevention, Response, and Remediation efforts.
• Conducting IT security initiatives and project analysis.

Skills

Zscaler security for web filtering

IT risk assessments

IT security incidents

Troubleshooting complex tech issues

Job description

Introduction

Are you an accomplished IT professional specializing in IT security architecture who aspires to work in a unique and rewarding role serving the citizens of Wisconsin?

Do you consider yourself collaborative, engaging and customer service minded?

As an IT Security Architect (IS Technical Services Specialist) with The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), you will make a large impact on ensuring the agency's systems are prepared for and safe from cyber security threats. We are seeking someone passionate about continuously improving organizational IT security practices with exceptional skills in consulting and communicating technical details to business partners!

This position offers a hybridized work schedule! This full-time permanent position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Madison Hill Farms State Office Building at 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) ensures the safety and soundness of Wisconsin’s financial institutions, protects consumers of financial services and facilitates economic growth. The agency regulates and licenses financial service providers who do business in Wisconsin. Find out more about DFI here!

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• 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
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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.

Position Summary

In this position, you will serve as the primary IT Security Architect for the Department of Financial Institutions with responsibility for operating and maturing the agency’s cybersecurity program.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Designing, implementing, governing and maintaining IT security systems architecture and efforts
• Managing Security Incident Prevention, Response, and Remediation efforts
• Conducting IT security initiatives and project analysis

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $87,360 - $108,160 (or $42 - $52 per hour), plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

• Implementing and/or supporting Zscaler security solutions for web filtering
• Conducting IT risk assessments and/or IT system vulnerability remediations to ensure alignment with IT security standards and/or compliance requirements
• Identifying, triaging and remediating IT security incidents
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues (e.g., escalated incidents) that span across network, server, or application environments

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on October 14th, 2026.