Security Analyst - Its2

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Join the 2,000+ professionals who are bringing strategic vision to state government as part of Minnesota's information technology agency. Work for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and be part of a cutting-edge organization that is emerging as a national leader in government IT. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands continuous improvement, and encourages innovation in IT delivery. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT Services.

Working Title: Security Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Classified Status: Classified
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
• Salary Range: $25.18 - $40.95 / hourly; $52,575 - $85,503 / annually
• Date Posted: 05/23/2023
• Closing Date: 06/01/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Travel Required: No
• Division/Unit: Enterprise Security Division / ICAM Staff
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position serves as an Identity, Credential, Access Management (ICAM) Analyst supporting security functions associated with the administration of identity and access management across the enterprise. This position services as level 2 support to handle user queries and issues, communicate with users, and resolve tickets. Additionally, collaborates across all Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) divisions and Executive Branch stakeholders to document, analyze, review, and recommend processes related to access, authentication, and authorization requirements to ensure compliance with IAM policy and standards. The incumbent will research, draft and circulate updates, modifications and new standards and guidelines to support ICAM and provide a standard platform to issue and manage digital identities across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Identify organizational areas that require guidance from the ICAM program and work to provide support and guidance to ensure alignment with ICAM program policy, standards, and philosophies. Facilitate continuous process improvement structure to provide an agile and nimble approach to IAM to keep up with the fast-paced changes within information technology.

Key responsibilities will include:

• This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Candidates located in Minnesota, or a bordering state, do not require additional review
• Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a remote telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies
• Candidates residing outside of Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of professional IT experience that includes:

• Triaging user queries and issues, working with customers to resolve tickets
• Knowledge of and experience with provisioning and deprovisioning access
• Working with a service desk ticketing process
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings to capture current and future processes

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for two years of experience, OR a related Associate’s substitutes for one year.

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history verification.

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Other legally required checks
• Employment Reference Check
• CJIS Background Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Criminal History Check
• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Education Verification

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants to for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to balance multiple projects and efforts to support the cybersecurity program
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
• Knowledge of Executive Branch identity and access security practices and procedures

How to Apply

This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 2 position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Jenny Hickey at [email protected].

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jenny Hickey at [email protected].

To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all of the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: [email protected]. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation by the closing date to: [email protected].

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Tax-deferred compensation
• Training and professional development
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Prescription drug coverage
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and resources
• Vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Dependent care spending account
• Public pension plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.