Information Security Engineer

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Information Security Engineer

Information Technology Specialist 5

Minnesota IT Services

• Job
• 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: 12/30/2025
• Closing Date: 01/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit:
  Enterprise Security
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day
• 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:
  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 (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 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  Information Security Engineer 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 was previously announced on September 17, 2025. If you previously applied for this job opening, you do not need to reapply.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 445 N Minnesota St, Minnesota up to three (3) days per week, with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

• Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in an infrastructure focused information security role that includes 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 governance to multiple teams working to ensure the security of Microsoft, Unix/Linux, internet applications/systems and hardware to secure these systems (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 and leadership working across diverse business lines to resource and monitor remediation efforts to ensure compliance policies and standards or regulations.
• 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.

• Certifications:
  
  CISSP or other relevant information security certification.
• Vulnerability Management systems and remediation strategies using various tools such as Net Brain, Fire Mon, Nessus, Tenable, Acuentix, Solar Winds, and Crowd Strike.
• Ability to prepare and conduct presentations and training classes on computer security policies, procedures, and…