Telework Eligible: Yes Education Verification Working Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager Job Class: Information Systems Manager Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Date Posted: 10/17/2026 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: $46.33
- $79.28 / hourly; $Bargaining Unit/Union: 216
- Middle Management Association/MMA Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes 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. 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, and 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. 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. Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of advanced IT security risk management experience. Security monitoring and incident response management experience. Experience establishing Enterprise-wide information security policies, standards and practices. Security auditing and/or risk assessment experience. Large scale project management experience. Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, with demonstrated leadership and people engagement skills that support positive user experiences and high-performing teams. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. One or more security certifications (i.e. Robust 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. 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: Social Security and Address Verification 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. Meet all Minimum Qualifications iden

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