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Working Title: Lead IT Auditor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87527

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/21/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS - Central Office / Digital Evidence Lab

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

_***This position is eligible for_ telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _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.***_

As the Lead Information Technology (IT) Auditor, you will independently evaluate and assess the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) information technology control environment across the enterprise, to include all aspects of managing and maintaining internal controls to ensure that they comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry standards and that they operate effectively and efficiently.

_Additionally, this position is expected to seek out and attend training on a regular basis with the support of the agency. This training will address the latest trends and industry standards in Computer Forensics, IT Auditing and Network Security. To effectively fulfill the duties of this role, this position is required to stay up to date with emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and relevant industry regulations._

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Manage and maintain the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise in collaboration with MNIT Services.

+ Serve as Team Lead on IT audit and risk management projects.

+ Lead Agency data incident investigations.

+ Participate in agency-wide domain teams and cross agency teams and committees that plan, decide, direct, implement and create policy around all DHS program areas and governance of METS with MNsure.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Three (3) years of specialized experience in audit work, data security, or a related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Managing and leadingaudits,includingdevelopingalong-rangeauditplan.

+ Knowledge of IT standards, guidance and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, GDPR and COSO.

+ Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control methodologies.

+ Understanding of Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

+ _Broad and extensive knowledge of_ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

+ Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CFE, CCEP, or CPA.

+ Knowledge of the goals, programs, and operating procedures of DHS.

+ Familiarity with IRS Publication 1075.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.