ITS5 - Security Risk Specialist

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Working Title:

ITS5 - Security Risk Specialist

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$39.14 - $66.92

Job Description

Provide highly skilled technical and information security expertise for development and implementation of the information security risk management program.  Responsibilities require leadership and project management experience and expertise to ensure effective system wide security analysis, intrusion detection, standards and testing, risk assessment, awareness and education, development of policies, standards and guidelines. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of advanced IT skills with high-level information security experience or Bachelor’s degree in information technology or other related field and 5 years of experience.

• Three (3) years of planning and managing security projects.

• Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks, compliance practices, and securing network technologies, client, and server operating systems.

• Ability to develop security standards and guidelines based on best practices and industry standards.

• Experience responding to, analyzing, and communicating information security incidents.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including formal report writing experience.

• Understanding of industry security standards and regulations (PCI, FERPA, NIST, etc.) and familiarity with security auditing processes.

Preferred Qualification 

• Information security experience in Higher Education, State or Local Government

• Skills in documenting risk and compliance activities

• Information security related training or certifications such as CISSP or CRISC

• Experience performing information security audits or risk assessments

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,200 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

03-05-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-24-2025

Close Date:

02-11-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email:

mc0691rm@minnstate.edu