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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operational Analyst - ITS4 - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,458.0 - $129,397.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Business Software, System Configuration, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Github, Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Visio, Operational Data Store, Power BI, Software Engineering, System Programming, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=510e88e71918c901 ## About the Role To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here: Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT-related experience in systems analysis, business process analysis, identity and access management (IAM), cybersecurity, or IT service management. Experience must include: * Experience using Visio and other tools to create process diagrams, documenting as-is, transitional, and to be models; and building PowerBI reports for data analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making. * Experience with IAM security controls, including authentication, authorization, MFA, access management, and identity lifecycle processes. * Experience analyzing security or operational data to identify anomalies, access issues, fraud indicators, trends, and opportunities for risk reduction. * Experience working with various testing methodologies to ensure product or end result meets specifications and requirements. * Experience gathering requirements, facilitating stakeholder workshops, developing reports and documentation, and communicating technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences. * 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.), * Experience with Power BI, Visio, data analytics, and process modeling tools; as well as testing tools. * Experience with IAM security technologies, fraud detection, security monitoring, and identity-related incident response. * Ability to produce clear and concise documentation, including work plans, reports, and presentations for technical and executive level audiences. * Experience managing multiple priorities in a regulated, deadline-driven environment. ## Description This position will analyze processes, business routines, and services of the MNIT ESO teams and other related MNIT workgroups. Primary focus will be on the Identity and Access management (IAM) programs with responsibility for the day-to-day security, availability and integrity of all identity types within and served by the Executive Branch. This role ensures that identifies are protected, authentication and authorization controls operate effectively, and identity-based threats, fraud, and misuse are detected and addressed quickly. This position has advanced technical skills performing system analysis, system programming and application design and builds within the MNIT infrastructure, manages technical and business application testing using operational analysis and testing techniques to identify overall system problems, needs and new requirements. Additionally, the incumbent makes decisions/recommendations on system configurations, architecture, builds appropriate companion technologies such as data lakes, GitHub repositories, and scripting This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 Robert St. N, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework 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 are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles., 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 * 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., * A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance * Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues * Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care