Information Security Analyst - ITS3

Working Title: Information Security AnalystJob Class: Information Technology Specialist 3Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Job ID : 81645

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 : 11/07/2024

Closing Date : 11/20/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

Division/Unit : Enterprise / ISRM Envir/Ed Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

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 2,600+ 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.The purpose of this position is to support a program that mitigates threats to information systems resulting from either intended or unintended human tampering, thereby ensuring Minnesota’s ability to maintain systems’ integrity, confidentiality, accessibility, and continuous operations. Areas of attention include security policy and standards deployment, secure systems engineering, change management procedure, crisis/incident reporting and management, security for hardware, network, system software, applications, databases, and physical security of the information technology investment. The Information Security Analyst possesses expertise in enforcing information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines within the agency. They must maintain current knowledge of security best practices and champion a computing environment that promotes data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through the application of policies and procedures that guard against the unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of information. The Information Security Analyst has a responsibility to implement user awareness programs to educate and promote awareness of security issues throughout the agencies, and review results of computer security assessments on a regular basis with key designated security personnel.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 QualificationsCandidates 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 information security related role.Experience must include:

Experience developing, implementing, and updating information system security policies, guidelines and technical standards.

Experience with one or more operating systems (preferably Microsoft).

Knowledge of and experience with information security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001/17799, COBIT, ITIL, and PCI-DSS.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Certifications: CISSP, CCE, GSFI, ENCE, GSEC, CISSP or other relevant information security certification.

Ability to communicate complex security requirements and solutions to both technical and non-technical customers.

Previous lead work experience within information security.

LDAP and Active Directory design and application.

Ability to balance multiple agendas and objectives for responding to information security issues.

Ability to apply critical and analytic thinking skills to diverse problems and projects to provide effective assessment and solution generation where models or solutions may not always be readily available.

Developing specific security solutions for a wide variety of information security problems.

Experience communicating complex technical issues to a diverse audience, both in oral and written formats.

Project management experience.

Additional RequirementsIt 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 EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.