Disaster Recovery Lead

Disaster Recovery Lead

Job Class:
Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency:
Minnesota IT Services

Job

Location:

St. Paul

Telework Eligible:
Yes #LI-Hybrid

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Minnesota IT Services

Division/Unit:
Enterprise Security

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually

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 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.

This position works with business continuity procedures and tools that enhance MNIT Services' ability to provide disaster recovery services. Provides leadership and guidance in developing and implementing information security strategies and mechanisms to meet the security needs of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Additionally, the engineer will coordinate and assist with projects and assessments to enhance the agency's security posture.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 444 Lafayette R., 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:

• 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%.
• Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• 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:

• Information security, disaster recovery, business continuity, or a related IT field.
• Developing, maintaining, and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and security frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• 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.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with state government information systems, policies, standards, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, or other recognized cybersecurity and risk management frameworks.
• Experience leading or coordinating disaster recovery exercises, security assessments, business impact analyses, or continuity planning activities.

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…