Security Operational Analyst - ITS4

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Híbrido; USD 79.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Security Operational Analyst to join the Enterprise Security Office in St. Paul. You will analyze IAM programs, ensure secure authentication and identity access controls, and address identity-based threats and misuse.

You will perform system analysis and design within MNIT infrastructure, work with data lakes and scripting, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve security posture. This role is 50% onsite with telework eligibility based on policy.

Formación

• Minimum four years of IT-related experience (systems analysis, IAM, cybersecurity, or IT service management).
• Experience using Visio to create process diagrams and building PowerBI reports for data analysis.
• Experience with IAM security controls including authentication, MFA, and access management.
• Experience analyzing security or operational data to identify anomalies, trends, and risk.
• Experience gathering requirements, facilitating stakeholder workshops, and communicating findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-focused, problem-solving approach.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze processes, business routines, and services of MNIT ESO teams.
• Focus on IAM programs, ensuring identity protections and effective authentication controls.
• Support day-to-day security, availability, and integrity of identity types across Executive Branch.
• Perform system analysis, programming, and design within MNIT infrastructure; test and identify issues.
• Recommend configurations and technologies such as data lakes, GitHub, and scripting.

Conocimientos

IAM security

Data analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Customer service orientation

Herramientas

Power BI

Visio

Testing tools

Descripción del empleo

Working Title : Security Operational Analyst

Job Class : Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency : Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 97433
• Location : St. Paul #LI-Hybrid
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/28/2026
• Closing Date : 11/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit : Enterprise Security Office
• 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
• 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 (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 Security team, which embeds security protection statewide.

This position will analyze processes, business routines, and services of the MNIT ESO teams and other related MNIT workgroups. Primary focus will be on the Identity and Access management (IAM) programs with responsibility for the day-to-day security, availability and integrity of all identity types within and served by the Executive Branch. This role ensures that identifies are protected, authentication and authorization controls operate effectively, and identity-based threats, fraud, and misuse are detected and addressed quickly.

This position has advanced technical skills performing system analysis, system programming and application design and builds within the MNIT infrastructure, manages technical and business application testing using operational analysis and testing techniques to identify overall system problems, needs and new requirements. Additionally, the incumbent makes decisions/recommendations on system configurations, architecture, builds appropriate companion technologies such as data lakes, GitHub repositories, and scripting

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 Robert St. N, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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 are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT-related experience in systems analysis, business process analysis, identity and access management (IAM), cybersecurity, or IT service management.

Experience must include:

• Experience using Visio and other tools to create process diagrams, documenting as-is, transitional, and to be models; and building PowerBI reports for data analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Experience with IAM security controls, including authentication, authorization, MFA, access management, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Experience analyzing security or operational data to identify anomalies, access issues, fraud indicators, trends, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Experience working with various testing methodologies to ensure product or end result meets specifications and requirements.
• Experience gathering requirements, facilitating stakeholder workshops, developing reports and documentation, and communicating technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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 with Power BI, Visio, data analytics, and process modeling tools; as well as testing tools.
• Experience with IAM security technologies, fraud detection, security monitoring, and identity-related incident response.
• Ability to produce clear and concise documentation, including work plans, reports, and presentations for technical and executive level audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a regulated, deadline-driven environment.

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
• Driver's License Record Check
• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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.