Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional looking to put your skills to work for a mission-based organization? Do you have sound technical skills, a strong work ethic and solid attention to detail? If you are looking for a work environment that offers excellent benefits, flexible work hours, and growth opportunities within your career, apply to join our team.

The Educational Communications Board (ECB) offers a professional yet relaxed environment, extensive training, great colleagues, and some really cool technology! 

ECB is the state agency that delivers educational, noncommercial, and public safety media via Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin. We are seeking a .50 FTE Cybersecurity Specialist for our Engineering team.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including generous paid time off. The State of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

The Cybersecurity Specialist serves under general supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer and is based in Madison, WI at 3319 W. Beltline Hwy. Occasional remote work requests may be granted with supervisor approval based on projects and departmental need.

The Educational Communications Board (ECB) is committed to maintaining strong cybersecurity practices that align with the Wisconsin Department of Enterprise Technology (DET) security standards. DET security standards are based upon the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security standards. The Cybersecurity Specialist plays a key role in supporting this mission by analyzing security logs, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending remediation strategies. This position is instrumental in helping ECB mature its cybersecurity posture through proactive threat detection, risk assessment, and the development of effective monitoring tools and dashboards.

The Cybersecurity Specialist works as part of ECB’s security team, reporting to the agency's Chief Information Security Officer and collaborating closely with the Core Engineering Team. This position is expected to be on site at ECB’s Madison location. 

For more information, please view the complete position description.

The Cybersecurity Specialist (Ecb Non-Esg 39.13(2) Nte 81-03) is an unclassified position and will have a starting hourly rate between $32.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on candidate qualifications, plus excellent benefits. 

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of the position, ECB will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. ECB does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. 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.

This position involves occasional (5%) travel. 

Qualified applicants will have EACH of the following:

• experience with proactive threat detection
• experience with risk assessment
• experience with the development of effective monitoring tools

The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked “Submit.”

Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. 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.

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 (VNCA) program.

The first application deadline is 11:59pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis thereafter until the position is filled.