Lead IT Auditor - State Prog Admin Coordinator

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Lead IT Auditor to independently evaluate the IT control environment across the enterprise, coordinating with MNIT and reporting audit results to management.

The role leads IT audit activities, guides risk management, and serves as the primary contact on IT internal controls. Telework eligible up to 50% with day shift in Saint Paul.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of specialized experience in Information Systems audit work, data security, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Managing and leading audits, including developing a long-range audit plan.
• Understanding of network infrastructure, database, operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing.
• Knowledge of IT standards, guidance, and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, GDPR and COSO.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control methodologies.
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Understanding of Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise, in collaboration with MNIT Services.
• Serve as Team Lead on IT audit and risk management projects.
• Lead local agencies data incident investigations.
• Participate in agency-wide domain teams and cross-agency teams and committees that plan and implement IT governance across systems.

Skills

IT auditing

Data security

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

IT standards/frameworks

Data interpretation

AIP/DLP

Job description

Working Title: Lead IT Auditor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97817

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/26/26. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

• Date Posted : 10/20/2026

• Closing Date : 11/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / Compliance Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

This position exists to independently evaluate and assess the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise, to include all aspects of managing and maintaining internal controls to ensure that they comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry standards and that they operate effectively and efficiently.

This position works with minimal supervision to achieve its objectives. This position will serve as a team lead for the IT Audit activities and is responsible for reporting the results of audit activities to management on a periodic basis.

Additionally, this position serves as the Department’s key contact with MNIT on information technology internal controls and other Information technology security and audit related topics. It is also responsible for evaluating, developing and executing strategies for increasing awareness of, and monitoring compliance with, information technology internal controls.

This position serves as the lead for investigating data incidents that occur at local agencies using subject matter expertise in data types and classifications in collaboration with the Department’s Data Privacy Office and Digital Forensics to direct the department’s response, including fulfilling federal reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Manage and maintain the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise in collaboration with MNIT Services.

• Serve as Team Lead on IT audit and risk management projects.

• Lead local agencies data incident investigations.

• Participate in agency-wide domain teams and cross agency teams and committees that plan, decide, direct, implement and create policy around all IT DCYF program governance of MAXIS, PRISM, METS, MEC2, MCSO, and all other applicable systems.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held._

Four (4) years of specialized experience in Information Systems audit work, data security, cybersecurity, or a related field:

• Managing and leading audits, including developing a long-range audit plan.

• Understanding of network infrastructure, database, operating systems.

• In depth knowledge and computer skills related to hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing.

• Knowledge of IT standards, guidance, and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, GDPR and COSO.

• Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control methodologies.

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Understanding of Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad and extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CFE, CCEP, or CPA.

• Familiarity with IRS Publication 1075.

• In depth knowledge of network architecture and network security principles.

• Ability to effectively influence and make broad-based strategic and operational decisions relating to data security and ongoing audits.

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills to manage a wide range of issues and problems, communicate issues and alternatives, establish courses of action, develop, and implement solutions, and assess results.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.