Security Technology Specialist - ITS3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) seeks a Security Technology Specialist to ensure stability and security of security technology systems across the Minnesota DOC and partner agencies. The role involves hardware upgrades, system reviews, and day-to-day support within enterprise environments.

You will work on-site at 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, with up to 50% telework eligibility and travel. A valid driver’s license is required for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with personal computers, servers, and LANs.
• Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, networking, databases, data communications, and video management systems.
• Access control systems and perimeter protection systems experience.
• Working knowledge of computer programming.
• Strong communication and customer-focused problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
• Education in IT may substitute for experience (master's for 18 months, bachelor’s for 1 year, associate’s for 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide tier two support for facility information systems supporting DOC networks and partner agencies.
• Support security technology systems, hardware upgrades, and life-cycle reviews.
• Coordinate hardware implementations and day-to-day security technology support.
• Collaborate with MNIT DOC Security Tech Support and Enterprise Services to meet operational goals.

Skills

PCs & LAN

Networking

Access control

Programming knowledge

Communication

Customer-focused

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Genetec Video Management

Genetec Synergis

Genetec Clearance

Job description

• Job ID : 98000

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligib le : Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/28/2026

• Closing Date :11/03/2026

• Hiring Agen cy/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Corrections (DOC)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually

• Job Class Option : Systems Software

• 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 serves our partners at the Department of Corrections (DOC). The MNIT DOC team runs many unique applications that manage the information and security of the department, supporting 4,500 employees across 10 prisons and 50 field offices located throughout the state.

As a Security Technology Specialist for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will ensure the stability, integrity, accountability, and efficient operation of security technology systems, which support agency-wide functions for the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) and partner agencies. This position supports security technology systems, application version upgrades, security technology device hardware, reviews hardware standards, evaluates hardware life cycles, coordinates hardware implementations, and provides day-to-day support for the agency to ensure security technology systems run efficiently.

As the Security Technology Specialist, you will provide tier two support for facility Information Systems which support the Minnesota Department of Corrections Networks and partner Agency’s, Security Technology Systems, and provide MNIT emergency support of enterprise systems during critical outages. In addition, the Security Technology Specialist will communicate and work in collaboration with MNIT DOC Security Technology Support team and MNIT Enterprise Services to achieve and meet the operational goals of MNIT Services as well as the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 1450 Energy Park Drive, 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 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 here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in working with personal computers, servers, and local area networks (LAN) systems.

Experience must include:

• A variety of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, databases, data communications, and video management systems.

• Access control systems, perimeter protection systems.

• Working knowledge of computer programming.

• 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.

*This position requires a driver's license for occasional travel.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of DOC and partner agencies processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Genetec Security Center Unified Platform.

• Video surveillance system technology experience, including Genetec Video Management System.

• Experience with Physical Access Control systems; Genetec Synergis Access Control System.

• Digital evidence management systems experience; including Genetec Clearance Digital Evidence Management System.

• Experience with IP-based intercom systems.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Worksheet for this position as part of the background check process.

Additional Requirements

• SEMA4 Records Checks (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• CJIS Background Check

• DOC Background Check

• Mantoux test

• Tax 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.