Security Architect

Position Summary

The Principal Security Architect is the technical authority for the State of Wisconsin's enterprise security fabric. This is a definitive expert responsible for designing the secure architecture of our hybrid-cloud platform, enabling development velocity, and ensuring resilience against sophisticated threats and ensure security is an integrated and automated component of our technological ecosystem. As a subject matter expert this position is responsible for the architecture, design, management, and standardization of the enterprise IT security architectural frameworks to set security strategy and establish guardrails to align IT systems with the goals, requirements, and risk tolerance of the enterprise.

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Salary Information

Starting salary for the IS Enterprise Technical Services Consultant Administrator (07-32) be between $41.03 - $56.00 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:

* Experience creating security architectures for complex IT systems.

* Experience working in/with Cybersecurity in a federated IT organization.

* Experience working with and securing cloud solutions such as Entra, Azure, Amazon Web Services, M365, Google Cloud Platform.

Well-qualified applicants will have:

* Experience in securing CI/CD pipelines and containers.

* Security certification(s) from accredited IT certification providers or commensurate professional experience

How To Apply

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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 Taylore Ransom by email som .

Final date to receive applications

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm CST on Sunday, July 5, 2026.