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State of Wisconsin · 4 days ago

Cybersecurity Specialist

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$42/hr - $45.70/hr

The State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist to protect and defend information systems. The role involves planning, installation, operation, and administration of IT security network infrastructure and related services.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Protecting and defending WIARNG information systems through planning, installation, operation, optimizing and administration of IT security network infrastructure and related services including network monitoring, endpoint antivirus, aging, and vulnerability assessments

Achieving and maintaining a United States government secret security clearance

Following standard project management procedures, coordinating the efficient use of technical resources, and employing effective planning and communication techniques during the course of all operational duties

Qualification

Network securityCybersecurity principlesVulnerability assessmentsWindows administrationLinux administrationIncident responseRisk Management FrameworkSecurity AssessmentAuthorizationOral communicationWritten communicationProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Strong information security (INFOSEC) knowledge in network security, information system design, computer operation, Active Directory, exploit methodologies, and mitigation techniques

Strong oral and written communication skills

Mastery of common administrative tools in Windows and Linux

Working knowledge of security tools and techniques

Ability to travel to various work sites throughout the state as needed

Ability to perform late night/weekend duty as needed for system maintenance

Achieve and maintain a United States government secret security clearance

Meet and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 certification requirements within 6 months of employment

Experience with common administrative tools in Windows and Linux environments, including system hardening techniques

Experience in a professional (work) setting with cybersecurity roles; specifically involving network security, system administration, and incident response

Education, training or work experience using cybersecurity principles and practices, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and authentication

Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing remediation strategies to address identified risks

Preferred

Experience or training with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or experience in conducting Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes

Using Microsoft Defender, Elastic Stack, and Tenable Nessus

Using and configuring cybersecurity tools, including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems

Experience or training with network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, and components, along with experience in designing and implementing secure network infrastructures

Benefits

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

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).

A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, 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 wellbeing.

Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.