Chief Information Security Officer; CISO

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), Division of Enterprise Services, has an opening for an IS Technical Services Consultant/Admin position to serve as the department’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

This position may be headquartered in either Madison or King, WI. The Madison headquarter location is the Wisconsin Revenue Building. The King headquarter location is the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
These positions work under a flexible hybrid work schedule that allows for up to 90% remote work.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the

How to Apply

section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

This incumbent advises staff in designing and implementing security software tools and processes that support security policies, acts as the agency's technical expert for security problem resolution, and is responsible for analyzing and determining issues, solutions and alternatives.

This position also serves as a liaison to the Department of Administration on enterprise information security issues and represents WDVA on teams providing input and direction for policies, standards and strategies.

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The starting salary for this position is between $55.00 - $59.00 an hour ($114,400 - $122,720 annually). The IS Technical Services Consultant/Admin classification is in pay schedule and range 07-32.

Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This position is eligible to work up to 90% remotely.
Remote work is to be performed in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.

Due to the nature of this position’s duties, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 application. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

This position may occasionally require work schedule changes to resolve problems affecting WDVA operations which includes working outside of standard business hours.

A twelve-month probationary period may be required.

Employment at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Minimally qualified candidates will have experience with:

Identifying and managing information security risks, vulnerabilities, threats and incidents; and

Configuring and administering security platforms for an organization; and

Creating and monitoring security policies, procedures and controls; and

Conducting security audits of systems and major systems modifications to ensure that appropriate and adequate security measures have been implemented.

Well qualified candidates will also have experience with:

Information security management best practices and frameworks; or

Driving organization-wide strategic and operational cybersecurity vision, strategy, policy…