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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Information Security Engineer - ITS5 - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $84,094.0 - $143,749.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Security Management, PCI Data Security Standards, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Key Vault - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3338245825&tx=JJ3125FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role 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 five (5) years of information security engineering that demonstrates: * Experience in information security, cybersecurity, or information technology, including enterprise security engineering, security architecture, risk management, or security operations. * Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining enterprise information security controls, security policies, standards, risk assessments, or governance processes using recognized security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, or similar industry standards. * Experience interpreting and applying information security or privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, PCI DSS, or IRS FTI) and preparing security documentation, risk assessments, policies, or technical reports. * Experience leading or coordinating information security projects and providing technical guidance or consultation to IT staff, project teams, or business stakeholders. * 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 mentoring technical staff, leading cross-functional security initiatives, and providing subject matter expertise on enterprise security technologies, incident response, vulnerability management, or security governance. Strongly Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrated experience using Azure security tools such as Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and Key Vault. * Professional certifications and credentials in information security or information technology, such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH, CCE, ENCE, GSFI, ITIL, or a comparable industry-recognized credential. 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 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. 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