Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Bureau of Information Technology Services (BITS) at the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS)

manages the technology and computer infrastructure that drives the Agency’s 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 Administration’s (DOA) Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), providing expertise and

support for a variety of complex systems, emerging technologies, and operational compliance.

Working under the general supervision of the Deputy IT Director, the IT Systems & Cloud

Engineer plays a central role in managing, securing, and optimizing both cloud and on-premises

infrastructure for the Wisconsin Historical Society. This includes server environments, virtual

machines, M365 and Entra ID services, enterprise SaaS platforms, and a growing portfolio of

cloud and storage solutions. The position is instrumental in implementing secure, scalable

systems that support the agency’s operational goals and ongoing technology evolution.

The IT Systems & Cloud Engineer leads and supports initiatives that strengthen and secure the

agency’s technology environment. Day-to-day work involves collaborating with partner agencies

to manage authentication and identity systems, troubleshoot complex system issues, coordinate

upgrades and migrations, and automate or streamline recurring tasks. The role requires strong

technical judgment, hands-on problem solving, clear documentation, and a balance between

immediate operational needs and long-term strategy.

This position also supports IT security and compliance efforts by assessing risks in cloud-hosted

solutions (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and emerging technologies, including products and services that

incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI). The engineer gathers technical and use case details for AI-

enabled tools, ensures data protection standards are met, and coordinates review and approval

through partner agency governance processes. Additional responsibilities include conducting log

analysis using SIEM tools, reviewing vulnerability scan results, and preparing executive-level

reports on systems security and compliance. The role also helps support and coordinate firewall

and security exception requests, incident response activities, and the agency’s vulnerability

management program.

Responsibilities

Systems Administration & Infrastructure

• Administer and maintain agency servers, virtual machines, and hybrid infrastructure to

ensure reliability, performance, and data protection.

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environments in coordination with partner agencies.

tools) to streamline routine tasks and improve system efficiency.

secure access to enterprise SaaS and cloud resources.

service disruption.

standards.

Cloud & Storage Management

data tiering, and integration with on-prem systems.

resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

with state and agency standards.

and cloud systems.

Technology Intake & Vendor Review

cases, data classifications, and system requirements.

StateRAMP, FedRAMP), and licensing terms to assess compliance and risk.

new technology meets security, accessibility, and policy requirements.

AI & Emerging Technology Governance

with agency data governance, privacy, and security standards.

adheres to prescribed business processes.

coordinate review and approval through DOA governance processes.

for changes to AI sub processors and terms of use for applications in the portfolio.

Monitoring, Security Coordination & Reporting

Tenable, IronPort, or equivalent).

remediation, and maintaining dashboards in collaboration with system owners.

including executive leadership.

service providers during investigations or escalations.

Compliance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

processes, controls, and exceptions related to systems and cloud infrastructure.

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balancing innovation with governance.

Minimum Qualifications

environments.

services (S3, Glacier, Intelligent Tiering).

scripts using PowerShell, Python, or equivalent tools.

automation.

Tenable, Splunk, IronPort, Cloudflare).

management.

technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

ethical risks.

and advanced cost reporting.

responses.

and collaboration.

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work at the WHS HQ 1–3 days per week depending on

project and operational needs. WHS is located in downtown Madison on the UW–Madison

campus, with nearby public parking, transit, and bike access. Remote work may be permitted on

a scheduled basis after onboarding.

Candidates must be Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate prior to starting employment.

Regular commuting expenses are not covered by WHS.

Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience : 5+ years of experience in the following :

Must have :

Nice to have :

Project details :

Working under the general supervision of the Deputy IT Director, the IT Systems & Cloud Engineer plays a central role in managing, securing, and optimizing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure for the Wisconsin Historical Society. This includes server environments, virtual machines, M365 and Entra ID services, enterprise SaaS platforms, and a growing portfolio of cloud and storage solutions. The position is instrumental in implementing secure, scalable systems that support the agency’s operational goals and ongoing technology evolution.

Public parking options are available nearby, public transportation is a half-block away, bike racks are available just outside of our doors. Commuting expenses are not covered by WHS.