Security Technology Specialist - ITS3

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.

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., * 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., * 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

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required check prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• 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.

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.