**Working Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager** **Job Class: Information Systems Manager** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 86868 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - #LI-Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/14/2025 + **Closing Date** : 06/23/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Security + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $44.86 - $76.77 / hourly; $93,667 - $160,295 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. 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 will be part of the Enterprise Security team, which embeds security protection statewide. The Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager is part of MNIT enterprise security leadership team and oversees the State of Minnesota’s SOC teams that are responsible for defending, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity events impacting Minnesota government statewide. The SOC Manager will also help lead an engaged, dedicated cybersecurity incident response team protecting State of Minnesota assets from today’s evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will oversee a team of cybersecurity engineers, analysts and incident handlers in the state’s enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) and work with government partners at all levels to detect and respond to cyber events. This position oversees portions of the Information Security Incident Response Team (ISIRT) and oversees the planning, execution, and assessment of all Statewide cyber security incident preparation, detection and response policies, procedures and guiding practices to be implemented by all State agencies. The Manager establishes and maintains a comprehensive statewide information security incident response and monitoring program to ensure that all State information assets are adequately protected against current/future internal/external threats. The position is responsible for the strategic and tactical planning, management, testing, development of prevention controls on an Enterprise wide basis. Areas include risk assessment, program metrics and reporting, certification and accreditation of program management, development of appropriate policies and procedures for the State. The SOC Manager also oversees the Statewide Security Monitoring Initiative (SSMI) to provide cybersecurity resources to state and local government partners beyond the MNIT enterprise-supported agencies. **This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 N. Robert St. St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.** + Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. + Candidates residing within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework. + Candidates residing 50 miles or more in Minnesota from the work address listed above may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Finalist requires an additional review prior to telework approval. + Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location in Minnesota or more than 50 miles in Minnesota. **Minimum Qualifications** **Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:** Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of advanced IT security risk management experience. Experience must include: + Two (2) years of supervisory experience. + Two (2) years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two (2) years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for the required supervisory experience. Experience must also include: + Security monitoring and incident response management experience. + Experience establishing incident response processes and recommendations including preparation, containment, eradication and recovery + Experience establishing Enterprise-wide information security policies, standards and practices. + Security auditing and/or risk assessment experience. + Large scale project management experience. + Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. + Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. + One or more security certifications (i.e. CISSP, ISSMP, MBCP) + Strong collaboration and coalition-building skills. + Ability to provide analytical skills to diverse problems and projects to provide effective assessment and solution generation. + Ability to relate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences. + Experience leading enterprise-level security projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. + Experience in strategic planning for an enterprise-level team. **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 CheckOther legally required checks **Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.