JOB SUMMARY

As a Security Analyst, you will analyze, develop, and implement information security administrative and technical strategies and mechanisms to meet the security standards applicable to the Department of Human Services (DHS) and MNsure. The position will provide assistance for agency wide information security and technical projects that promote the protection of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the agency’s data security, privacy and information resources. The position will provide assistance in developing, implementing and maintaining administrative procedures, physical safeguards, technical security services, technical security mechanisms to meet various compliance requirements of the State of Minnesota (MNIT), and the overall program building blocks of NIST, HIPAA, IRS 1075, CJIS and other security compliance mandates. You will coordinate and facilitate information security audits, compliance activities and conduct system and procedural risk analyses with an information security focus for mainframe, network, internet, intranet, extranet and related web-based technologies, and advise and recommend appropriate approaches for minimizing or eliminating risks. This position will focus on governance, risk, and compliance activities.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework 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.:
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in IT Security Analysis.

Experience must include:

• Experience supporting LAN/WAN technologies including TCP/IP.
• Experience with a variety of business applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Experience with Project Management.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements that have a direct relationship to information security (e.g., NIST, IRS 1075, HIPAA, PCI, MARSE, etc.)
• 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

• Knowledge of the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge and other widely accepted information security principles. Knowledge and experience administering mainframe, LAN or network information security systems or related experience.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply web-based security and/or related e-business security principles.
• Knowledge and experience coordinating security audits and leading compliance activities.
• Experience with GRC tools (such as Archer).
• Certification in Information Security (Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP) desired. Other relevant industry accepted certifications such as CISA, MSCE, BCP would be considered beneficial in execution of security job responsibilities.

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

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need

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 (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.