NIST Cybersecurity - Analyst
(Jobs in Madison, WI)
Requirement id 158605
Job title Analyst
Job location in Madison, WI
Skills required NIST, Cyber Security, -,
Open Date 06-Jul-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 11 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Analyst: NIST, Cyber Security, -,
Start date :8/3/2026
End Date :06/30/2027
Submission deadline :7/13/26 at 4:00 PM CST.
Client Info : DOC
Note:
Interview Process: Teams Call with video and audio. (Panel Interview)
Hybrid Remote: Remote daily work with the ability to report to Madison Office for training or when required for emergency situations.
Must be a WI resident. No relocation allowed. Position will be 100% remote after training.
Description:
Under the general supervision of the GRC Manager, this position serves as a Security Analyst responsible for supporting a wide range of compliance and cybersecurity functions across the Wisconsin Department of Correction (DOC). Core responsibilities include providing risk assessment and/or compliance support. Taking part in or leading audits, submitting findings, analyzing risks for specific areas, monitoring corrective actions, and drafting risk reports with metric charts and ongoing effort accountability. This position assesses, documents, and provides guidance to other IT staff and non-IT areas on how to align IT operational and technology processes based on information technology risk assessments and/or with regulatory compliance/audit functions. This position will also provide support in detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats, participating in forensic investigations, and contributing to ongoing vulnerability management efforts. The role may also include supporting cloud security initiatives, assisting with tabletop exercises, and developing security response procedures.
The incumbent will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across DOC, as well as external partners including the Department of Administrations Division of Enterprise Technology (DOA/DET). The role will utilize a variety of enterprise security tools and platforms.
This position may be assigned to focus areas such as incident response, phishing mitigation, threat detection, security awareness, vulnerability scanning, or forensic analysis, depending on organizational needs. The analyst will represent the DOC Information Security Section (ISS) team in technical discussions, project work, and collaborative efforts to improve DOCs cybersecurity posture.
The position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently on complex tasks, and a commitment to upholding the security and privacy standards of DOC. Clients and collaborators include information technology (IT) staff, application developers, infrastructure teams, business units, vendor, and external governmental partners. The work environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a proactive mindset.
This position shall comply with the Departments administrative rules and the agencys policies and procedures including those related to the Departments overall Reentry philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target an offenders individual criminogenic needs and risk level.
GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES
A. Support cybersecurity policy execution, operational standards, and
governance activities.
A1. Review policy, procedures, controls, and standards to ensure DOC and regulatory standards are met.
A2. Address compliance issues with IT security standards; identifying deficiencies and recommending control and risk mitigation measures.
A3. Review documentation to ensure it meets standards and applicable regulatory requirements, standards, or industry best practices.
A4. Assist with the creation of new and updates to policy, process, and technical controls to determine if they are sufficient and functioning as intended.
A5. Report on risks and mitigations as well as following up to verify that adjustments were made.
A6. Interpret NIST or other st
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