"Alerted.org

Working Title: Security Analyst

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 90450

+ **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** : 12/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/09/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Office of Enterprise Security / Incident Management

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $28.18 - $45.82 / hourly; $58,839 - $95,672 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : Anticipated End Date 11/20/2028

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

The Cybersecurity Analyst provides technical support within the Enterprise or Agency Information Security Program to ensure that state information assets are protected against current and future threats. Operating across one or more security domains including network and telecommunications security, access and identity controls, application and system security, cryptography, incident management, business continuity, and digital forensics Cybersecurity Analyst supports core Security Operations Center (SOC) functions by monitoring and triaging reported or detected security events, investigating incidents within their scope, documenting findings and actions taken, and resolving issues when possible while escalating urgent or unfamiliar events to the appropriate Incident Handler or team member. The role collaborates closely with internal organizational teams, agency personnel, and external partners to assess and respond to cybersecurity events and also contributes to the Statewide Security Monitoring Initiative (SSMI) by coordinating cybersecurity efforts across state and local partners, researching emerging threats, and communicating relevant intelligence to a broad audience.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to three (3) years.

**This position requires an employee to be onsite at** **600 N. Robert St., Saint Paul, MN 55146** **, 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 two (2) years of IT related experience in Security Incident Response or Security Operations.

Experience must include:

+ Security Incident Handling.

+ Investigating alerts from SIEM or other threat detection platforms, such as determining true/false positives.

+ Escalation of security incidents or security operation tasks.

+ Supporting or monitoring security tools such as endpoint protection (anti-virus), log management, intrusion detection, web content filtering or similar widely deployed tools used for security and endpoint management.

+ Knowledge of and experience with information security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001/17799, COBIT, ITIL, data privacy laws, computer crime laws, statewide data protection laws.

+ 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 bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for two (2) years of experience, OR an IT or related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strongly prefer experience interpreting host, network, or application logs to identify suspicious activity, determine root cause, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

+ Knowledge and understanding of cyber threats.

+ Technical knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

+ Fundamental knowledge of network traffic alerts to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.

+ Ability to balance multiple agendas and objectives for responding to information security issues.

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.