Information Security Analyst - ITS3

Working Title: Information Security Analyst

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Job ID : 96991

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 : 09/16/2026

Closing Date : 09/29/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Technology

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / 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 Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance, complex problem resolution and assistance to DHS and MNIT staff in the evaluation, analysis, design, planning, development, and implementation of information security solutions to support DHS modernization. Emphasis involves analysis of overall system problems, needs, and new requirements, in addition to examination of compliance, vulnerabilities and risks of existing systems. You will also provide assistance with the determination and creation of ever-changing security defense mechanisms in place at DHS.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 540 Cedar St., St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:

Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.

Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in IT related field that includes direct experience using information security tools.

Experience must include:

Experience conducting security risk and control assessments.

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and federal information security standards.

Experience assisting with, implementing, or maintaining technical security controls.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.

Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Experience using information security scanning tools such as Burp, Acunetix, and Veracode.

Experience using Azure security tools such as Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and Key Vault.

Experience working with NIST security controls and documenting security controls.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing and maintaining documentation including procedures, standards, policies, spreadsheets.

Experience coordinating or planning work tasks and follow direction and guidance from others.

Security related certifications such as Security+.

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

CJIS Background Check

DOC Background Check

Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.