IT Administrator Jobs in Wisconsin
IT Administrator jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers like Kohler and Harley-Davidson, healthcare systems like Froedtert Health and UW Health, and state government agencies maintain large, staffed IT departments. Openings run from entry-level help-desk support to senior infrastructure and systems administration roles, with consistent demand in network administration, endpoint management, and Microsoft 365 environment support. Wisconsin's mid-size enterprise market keeps both generalist and specialist it administrators in steady demand across industries that rely on on-premise and hybrid infrastructure. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a IT GRC Administrator (IT Infrastructure Consultant) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the Milwaukee office.
This position is part of a job family (Associate IT Infrastructure Consultant, IT Infrastructure Consultant and Senior IT Infrastructure Consultant) where experience will be the determining factor. If you are currently in this Job Family, it will be a lateral move.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The security risk management position will focus on supporting security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management activities such as information technology (IT) security, operational technology (OT) security and physical security risk assessment, vendor security risk assessments, mitigation/remediation governance, and administer security risk and governance platforms.
Job Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable of applications, programs and procedures used for IT/OT cybersecurity and physical security and applies that technical knowledge and general business acumen to conceive of durable GRC solutions aligned with security strategy, while meeting immediate business needs.
- Identify business related security risks and support requirements to inform leadership in developing strategic plans and project management requirements.
- Supports leadership through governance risk and compliance metrics, measures and reports.
- Acts as a liaison to all stakeholders to track educate, align and advise on the risk associated with enterprise security (IT/OT/physical) and components.
- Utilizes working technical knowledge of systems, equipment, and supporting applications to support the business and enterprise as a whole.
- Maintains key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and systems.
- Effectively uses various forms of communication to successfully perform job duties.
- Builds productive working relationships internally and externally. Works with clients to gain familiarity with business processes and how technology acts as an enabler to those processes.
- May require travel to other locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Experience administering security governance, risk and compliance solutions
- Experience with creating and modifying workflow automation
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity risks, and innovative risk management methods
- Prior experience with security policy, standards, and controls definition
- Ability to engage stakeholders across business areas and functions
- Experience with information technology security, operational technology security and physical security operational metrics
End Date: 11/12/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at Careers
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a IT GRC Administrator (IT Infrastructure Consultant) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the Milwaukee office.
This position is part of a job family (Associate IT Infrastructure Consultant, IT Infrastructure Consultant and Senior IT Infrastructure Consultant) where experience will be the determining factor. If you are currently in this Job Family, it will be a lateral move.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The security risk management position will focus on supporting security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management activities such as information technology (IT) security, operational technology (OT) security and physical security risk assessment, vendor security risk assessments, mitigation/remediation governance, and administer security risk and governance platforms.
Job Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable of applications, programs and procedures used for IT/OT cybersecurity and physical security and applies that technical knowledge and general business acumen to conceive of durable GRC solutions aligned with security strategy, while meeting immediate business needs.
- Identify business related security risks and support requirements to inform leadership in developing strategic plans and project management requirements.
- Supports leadership through governance risk and compliance metrics, measures and reports.
- Acts as a liaison to all stakeholders to track educate, align and advise on the risk associated with enterprise security (IT/OT/physical) and components.
- Utilizes working technical knowledge of systems, equipment, and supporting applications to support the business and enterprise as a whole.
- Maintains key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and systems.
- Effectively uses various forms of communication to successfully perform job duties.
- Builds productive working relationships internally and externally. Works with clients to gain familiarity with business processes and how technology acts as an enabler to those processes.
- May require travel to other locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Experience administering security governance, risk and compliance solutions
- Experience with creating and modifying workflow automation
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity risks, and innovative risk management methods
- Prior experience with security policy, standards, and controls definition
- Ability to engage stakeholders across business areas and functions
- Experience with information technology security, operational technology security and physical security operational metrics
End Date: 11/12/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at Careers
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
EEO/AA policies and statements
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The qualifications that appear most often in IT administrator jobs across Wisconsin.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification recognized by Wisconsin hiring managers
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments and Active Directory
- Proficiency managing Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud-hybrid network configurations
- Experience with network monitoring tools, firewall management, and endpoint security
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and user-facing IT support issues
IT Administrator Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it administrator in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as an it administrator, so the path runs through education and certification. Most employers expect at minimum an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, and industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications carry significant weight in Wisconsin hiring. Many candidates start in help-desk or desktop support roles at Wisconsin employers and move into full administration positions after gaining hands-on infrastructure experience.
How much do IT administrators make in Wisconsin?
IT administrators in Wisconsin earn a median of about $83,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,950 for the lowest 10% to over $128,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire it administrators in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring it administrators in Wisconsin right now include BCS IS IT, Loparex, and Mad City Techs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large manufacturers, regional healthcare systems, insurance companies, and state government agencies creates steady, year-round demand for it administrators at multiple experience levels.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most it administrator jobs?
Milwaukee, Monona, and Hammond account for the largest share of it administrator openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and financial services firms, while Madison's volume is driven by state government agencies, the University of Wisconsin system, and a growing technology sector, and Green Bay's openings reflect its manufacturing base and regional health networks.
Are there remote it administrator jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of the work involves on-site hardware, server rooms, and end-user support. About 40% of it administrator openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common for roles focused on cloud administration, Microsoft 365 management, or monitoring rather than hands-on infrastructure work.
How can I get hired as a it administrator in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help-desk or desktop support role at a Wisconsin employer, which provides direct exposure to the infrastructure and systems that it administrators manage. Large Wisconsin employers such as UW Health, the State of Wisconsin's Department of Administration, and major manufacturers regularly post entry-level IT support positions that serve as on-ramps. Earning a CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Fundamentals certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge, and community colleges like Madison College and Milwaukee Area Technical College offer IT programs with employer connections that ease the transition into a first role.
Where can I find and apply to it administrator jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to it administrator jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match your background and the kind of environment you want to work in.
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