Director of Security and Resilience - MNIT Division Manager

Position: Director of Security and Resilience - MNIT Division Manager 1
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* Working Title:

Director of Security and Resilience*
* ** Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 1*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota IT Services*
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** Job ** : 96424

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes;  LI-Hybrid

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 09/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/22/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  
** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $57.35 - $82.21 / hourly; $119,746 - $171,654 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Managers

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/connect
700/) :
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 in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.

As the Director of Security and Resilience for MNIT DOT, you will work under the Deputy CBTO to provide strategic direction and executive leadership for MnDOT's Security and Resilience Division. You will lead a multidisciplinary team overseeing cybersecurity, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, application preservation, IT compliance, technology enablement, and contract support. The position also directs security and operational support for MnDOT's mission-critical RTMC and OSRC environments and provides strategic oversight of the MnDOT Application Portfolio to ensure data accuracy and alignment across MnDOT, MNIT DOT, and MNIT Enterprise.

The Director coordinates planning, integration, and execution across all applications, infrastructure, and data to ensure cohesive, risk-informed management of MnDOT's technology portfolio. The role collaborates with MNIT Enterprise, MnDOT and MNIT DOT leadership, business partners, and external stakeholders to advance statewide security governance, enterprise risk management, compliance initiatives, and technology strategy. As part of MNIT DOT's leadership team, the Director influences IT budget planning and investment decisions to support a secure, resilient, and efficient transportation system.

This role requires visionary leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with strong alignment to MnDOT's mission to balance competing priorities and ensure teams see the mission reflected in their daily work.

** This position requires an employee to work onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available.
** Telework ()   
** eligibility depends on residence:*
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** Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.*
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** Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.*
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** Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available
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* Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of
¿ progressively responsible experience in an IT Security leadership role.

Experience must include:

+ Experience providing strategic leadership and direction for cybersecurity, disaster recovery, vulnerability management, or security-based IT resilience programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise security frameworks and statewide IT policies.

+ Experience developing, managing, and optimizing IT staffing plans, resource allocation, workforce planning, and…