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Working Title: Information Security Analyst

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 80093

• 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 : 09/14/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Enterprise / Vulnerability Management

• 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 2,600+ 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 Security team, which embeds security protection statewide.

As an Information Security Analyst, you will ensure that State information and partner assets are adequately protected against internal/external threats. This position serves in a mid-level technical role in the Threat and Vulnerability Management Unit within the Enterprise Security Division. You will provide functional technical support and assistance in the implementation and administration of the Enterprise Vulnerability Management systems. Activities will include: configuring and monitoring vulnerability scans, analyzing and prioritizing scans results and providing actionable information to partners so that vulnerabilities can be remediated timely. Finally, this position will include leading and presenting meetings to variety of audiences.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at the work location 1-4 days per month.

• 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 dependenciesin 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 related role that includes:

• Experience working with vulnerability management tools.

• Experience analyzing scan data for vulnerabilities and assessing the cause and impact of the vulnerability.

• Experience with computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

• Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems platforms.

• Experience applying information security technologies, including firewall, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, encryption, computer forensics, certificate authority, web, and/or security related application development.

• 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 (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.

• Experience using network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities. (e.g., fuzzing, Nmap, etc.).

• Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS / Azure.

• Knowledge and experience of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk) and performing impact/risk assessments.

• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).

• Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.

• Knowledge and / or experience with windows management and technologies, such as Active Directory, Group Policy, and System Center Configuration Manager.

• Experience with patch management tools and strategies.

• Experience presenting and communicating technical topics and information to wide range of audiences, such as technical practitioners, management, and directors.

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 applicants 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.