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Working Title: Information Security Engineer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 90108

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes #LI-Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Security Office

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually

+ **Job Class Option** : Information Security

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214- Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **End Date** : up to two (2) years

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

The Information Security Engineer (ISE) will work closely with application and cloud platform teams to provide security consulting and support while championing security initiatives on behalf of the MNIT Enterprise Security Office (ESO).

Key responsibilities include:

+ Recommend security controls, policies, and best practices to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.

+ Develop, maintain, and update system security plans (SSP’s) and related documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

+ Conduct risk assessments, document findings, and track remediation efforts through completion.

+ Serve as a security advocate, promoting secure coding, configuration management, and best practices across Salesforce applications and integrations.

+ Assist in incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring activities.

+ Support audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments as required.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last two (2) years.

**This position requires an employee to be onsite at 444 Lafayette Rd, Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.** 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 four (4) years of IT related experience in information security.

Experience must include:

+ Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security reviews of applications and infrastructure.

+ Working knowledge of Salesforce Shield, Security Health Check, and Event Monitoring.

+ Experience supporting enterprise IT or security operations in a shared responsibility model across agencies or departments.

+ 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

+ Hands-on experience with Salesforce Shield, Security Health Check, and Event Monitoring.

+ Strong understanding of secure software development practices.

+ Experience with Salesforce API security (OAuth, connected apps, SAML, JWT).

+ Knowledgeable of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

+ Security and/or platform-related certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, and Salesforce Certified Administrator.

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