Overview
Skills
Job Details
- Client: State of Wisconsin
- Job Title: Systems Engineer II.
- Job Id:150691
- Due: 11/10/25 at 4:00PM CST.
- 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, so on-site work is required some days based on project and operational demands. Will need to start in office for the first two weeks or so, then it could transition to primarily remote in-office 2 days a week or so. The final schedule is flexible for the right individual after the initial onboarding. WHS is a great place to work right in the heart of downtown Madison and the UW-Madison Campus. Remote work is allowed and encouraged when possible.
Top Skills & Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in the following:
Must have:
- Experience in system administration or cloud engineering within hybrid environments. (5+ years)
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, and AWS storage services (S3, Glacier, Intelligent Tiering). (5+ years)
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement automation, monitoring, or integration scripts using PowerShell, Python, or equivalent tools. (5+ years)
- Experience integrating and supporting enterprise SaaS platforms and SSO/IAM solutions. (5+ years)
Nice to have:
- Experience evaluating AI tools or emerging technologies for compliance, privacy, or ethical risks.
- Expertise in AWS S3 Bucket, lifecycle, and IAM policies as well as AWS Billing Console and advanced cost reporting.
- Experience coordinating or supporting IT security reviews, exception workflows, or audit responses.
- Familiarity with single tenant multi-agency state government IT environments, policies, and collaboration.
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.