Job Information
State of Minnesota Information Security Analyst - ITS3 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Information Security Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 84541
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/22/2025
Closing Date : 04/04/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Enterprise Security
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually
Job Class Option : Information Security
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Security team, which embeds security protection statewide.
As an Information Security Analyst (ISA, you will assume a technical role within a security domain in the management of the established Enterprise Information Security Program to ensure that all State information assets are adequately protected against current/future internal/external threats. This position must also have a solid understanding of all other security domains, information technology solutions, and information technology management processes to design and implement seamless interfaces within their domain of expertise. This position will contribute to the design, and implementation of Enterprise-wide information security systems, and recommends modifications/additions to current policies, procedures and guiding practices to be implemented by all State agencies as appropriate. The position may also participate in employee training, and certification and accreditation of program management.
The position operates within one or more of the following security domain areas – system access, telecommunications and network security, security governance/management practices, application and system development security, cryptography, security architecture and models, operational security, security related incidents, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, incident management, legal investigations, and computer forensics systems.
The Information Security Analyst position serves as a technical role staff person for the ongoing application security program within the State of Minnesota’s executive branch. In consultation with other information security professionals, analyst assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the application security efforts for new and existing state applications.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St Paul, Minnesota.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an information security role.
Experience must include:
Proficient in Static and Dynamic Scanner such as Acunetix, Burp Suite and Veracode
Familiar with Web Application Firewalls
Experience with one or more operating systems (preferably Windows and Linux).
Proven ability to manage software inventory
Knowledge of and experience with information security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001/17799, COBIT, ITIL, data privacy laws, computer crime laws, statewide data protection laws.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
*A Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three years of experience, related Bachelor's degree substitutes for two years, or related Associate's substitutes for one year.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’sdegreeinInformationTechnology,ComputerScience,orrelatedfield.
Certifications:CISSP,CCE,GSFI,ENCE,GSEC,CISSPorotherrelevantinformationsecurity certification.
Abilitytocommunicatecomplexsecurityrequirementsandsolutionstobothtechnicalandnon-technicalinternalandexternal customers, agency staff, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
LDAPandActive Directory design and application.
Ability to balance multiple agendas and objectives for responding to information security issues.
Abilitytoapplycriticalandanalyticthinkingskillstodiverseproblemsandprojectstoprovideeffectiveassessmentandsolution generation where models or solutions may not always be readily available.
Developing specific security solutions for a wide variety of information security problems.
Project management experience.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.