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**Working Title: Information Security Analyst**
**Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3**
**Agency: Minnesota IT Services**
+ **Job ID** : 89411
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/14/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/20/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services
+ **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Security
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually
+ **Job Class Option** : Information Security
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ 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, you provide secure technical support, problem resolution and implementation of information security solutions.
This position is a hands-on technical position.
This position has a critical role in the determination and creation of ever-changing security defense mechanisms in place within the Line of Business.
The Information Security Analyst (ISA) is responsible for implementation of security solutions within the Line of Business Networks, as well as performing security monitoring, reporting, and auditing functions.
This position will be imbedded in Line of Business Application and Technical Services and liaison with the Enterprise Security Office to progress strategic initiatives at the Line of Business, and develop internal agency security functionality.
We will be filling multiple vacancies from this one posting.
All applicants will be considered for all vacancies; one position will be located at **445 Minnesota St, St Paul ,** **Minnesota** and the other will **be located at** **20 W 12 St, St Paul, Minnesot** a.
**Employees to be required to be onsite** **at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.
Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
**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 IT related experience in an IT related field that includes direct experience using information security tools.
Experience must include:
+ Experience performing security assessments of technologies using current security frameworks.
+ 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 an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Risk analysis and management techniques.
+ Ability to anticipate, and plan work tasks as well as follow direction and guidance from others.
+ Working knowledge of implementation and assessment of security controls and assessing system compliance with policies and other regulatory requirements.
+ Experience managing and maintaining documentation including procedures, standards, policies, spreadsheets.
+ Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information.
+ Security related certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM.
+ Ability to be sensitive to and respectful of the cultural and other differences that will be encountered when interacting with co-workers and in serving customers.
**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 .
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