Working Title: Information Security Principal Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88059
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 : 08/07/2025
Closing Date : 08/20/2025
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: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually
Job Class Option : Information Security
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 Principal Engineer, you will provide expert technical direction, complex problem resolution and leadership in the design and implementation of information security solutions. This position is a hands-on technical leadership position. This position has a critical role in the determination and creation of ever-changing security defense mechanisms in place at DPS. The Information Security Principal Engineer (ISPE) is responsible for implementation of security solutions within the Department of Public Safety Network, as well as performing security monitoring, reporting, and auditing functions.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 445 N Minnesota St, St Paul, Minnesota up to 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days . 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 five (5) years of technical experience in an infrastructure focused information security role that includes: Providing leadership in implementing, and updating information system security policies, guidelines and technical standards.
Proven hands-on experience with Infrastructure architecture and design in physical and cloud environments.
Providing leadership and guidance and governance to multiple teams working with ensuring the security of Microsoft, Unix/Linux, internet applications/systems and hardware to secure these systems (i.e. firewalls, virtual private networks, encryption, digital certificates, and their relationship to data security).
Working in a highly regulated, large and heterogeneous environment with the ability to articulate security controls, measures and recommendations to a leadership team.
Proven experience training end users on how to use enterprise software.
Proven experience and leadership working across diverse business lines to resource and monitor remediation efforts to ensure compliance policies and standards or regulations.
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
Certifications: CISSP or other relevant information security certification.
Wireless and wireless mobile environments including WLAN, WEP, WPA and encryption.
Vulnerability Management systems and remediation strategies using various tools such as NetBrain, FireMon, Nessus Tenable, Acuentix, SolarWinds, and CrowdStrike.
Ability to communicate complex security requirements and solutions to both technical and non-technical internal and external customers, agency staff, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to prepare and conduct presentations and training classes on computer security policies, procedures, and guidelines, requirements, and system solutions.
Negotiation and consensus building skills.
Leadership and project management skills to oversee multiple projects of varying size and scope simultaneously.
Strong communication skills sufficient to clearly communicate highly technical concepts, and to introduce new technological tools or methods.
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. 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.
