Working Title: Information Security Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94541
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 : 06/06/2026
Closing Date : 06/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Incident Management
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 9:30am - 6:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually
Job Class Option : Information Security
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (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.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Information Security Analyst to support core security monitoring and incident response activities within the Enterprise or Agency Information Security Program. This role plays a critical part in protecting State of Minnesota information assets by identifying, investigating, and responding to current and emerging security threats.
The Information Security Analyst will work within one or more security domains, which may include system access, network and telecommunication security, application and system development security, cryptography, operational security, incident management, legal investigations, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
As a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), the position will triage reported or detected security events, perform initial investigation and documentation, and resolve incidents when possible. The position collaborates closely with MNIT partners, internal MNIT teams, agency staff, and external stakeholders to assess events, gather evidence, analyze security data, and ensure timely escalation of urgent or complex incidents to senior incident handlers.
This role is essential in maintaining situational awareness, strengthening the state's security posture, and supporting a coordinated and effective incident response process.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show 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 security monitoring, incident response, and operational security.
Experience must include:
Working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) using monitoring and security tools such as endpoint protection, log management, enterprise firewalls, intrusion detection, web content filtering, or similar technologies used for security and endpoint management.
Knowledge of network protocols/ports, network devices, and multiple operating systems.
Ability to analyze network traffic including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g., Checkpoint, Sourcefire, McAfee, Palo Alto, Tipping Point, Snort).
Experience with security incident handling including identifying, evaluating, documenting, and defining risks and response actions.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing in-depth cyber analysis and providing actionable intelligence to support security monitoring and incident response.
Experience configuring, tuning, or troubleshooting intrusion detection systems or firewalls (e.g., Checkpoint, Sourcefire, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
Experience coordinating cybersecurity incident response efforts, including documentation, stakeholder communication, task tracking, and after-action reporting.
Experience developing or automating workflows including the use of AI-based tools for security operations or documentation.
Experience with scripting or query languages to support automation, analysis, or security tooling (e.g., log analysis or threat hunting).
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 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
