Cybersecurity Splunk NIST Analyst (Jobs in Madison, WI) Requirement id 154749 Job title Analyst Job location in Madison, WI Skills required Cyber Security, Risk Management, Splunk, NIST Open Date 19-Aug-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 9 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Analyst: Cyber Security, Risk Management, Splunk, NIST Start Date :9/22/2025 End Date :06/30/2026 Submission Deadline :08/26/2025 4:00 PM CST. Client Info : WHS Note: * Interview Process: Microsoft Teams with Video. * Duration: 6/30/26 with possibility of extensions. * Onsite or Remote? Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. * This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work at the WHS HQ 1-3 days per week varying based on project and operational demands, but WHS is a great place to work right in the heart of downtown Madison and the UW-Madison Campus. Remote work may be permitted on a scheduled basis after an initial on boarding period. Description : Description The Bureau of Information Technology Services (BITS) at the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) manages the technology and computer infrastructure that drives the Agencys business systems. The IT department manages infrastructure and software that supports the WHS Headquarters building, the State Archives Preservation Facility (SAPF), and twelve Historic Sites around the State. This position reports to the Deputy IT Director and works closely with IT team members, key internal stakeholders across all WHS divisions, and external partners such as the Department of Administrations (DOA) Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), providing expertise and support for a variety of complex cybersecurity technologies, IT risks, and compliance requirements. The IT Security & Compliance Coordinator oversees and facilitates agency IT security compliance, technology intake processes, IT audit readiness, and overall IT risk management. Regularly performing complex risk assessments related to cloud-hosted solutions (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and AI use cases, agency data governance and privacy protections, and application security governance; the IT Security & Compliance Coordinator acts as a key liaison to external partners and collaborates closely with internal IT teams, division leadership, program staff, regulatory bodies, and vendors to strengthen the agencys security and compliance posture. Additionally, this role is responsible for performing log analysis using SIEM tools and interpreting IT vulnerability scans while producing executive-level IT security, risk, and compliance related reports. It coordinates the agency vulnerability management program, firewall and security exception requests with WHSs managed service provider, supports and facilitates incident response planning, and leads cybersecurity awareness training in coordination with agency leadership. The IT Security & Compliance Coordinator also performs PCI DSS attestation (i.e., SAQ A & SAQ B-IP) for all WHS merchant locations. Responsibilities: Technology Intake & Vendor Security Review: • Capture business use cases, data classification, and required security controls for software and cloud services. • Collect and review vendor T&Cs, license agreements, privacy policies, and security artifacts (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP/StateRAMP). • Initiate, monitor, and shepherd intake workflows with service providers, coordinating to closure and ensuring alignment with agency compliance requirements. Monitoring, Reporting, and Vulnerability Coordination: • Use enterprise/agency tools (e.g., SIEM, email security, vulnerability scanners) to review security posture and risk trends. • Build recurring and ad-hoc reports that provide security value (threat/anomaly insights) and business intelligence (usage/adoption trends). • Translate technical findings into clear summaries for diverse audiences, including executive leadership. • Coordinate vulnerability scan interpretation, dashboards, and remediation tracking; escalat Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 154749 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability