IT Information Security Analyst, Senior

Salary : $92,218.00 - $144,090.00 Annually
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 63067.26.001
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 4:30 PM Central

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
HOURS: Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $92,218 -$144,090 (Salary grade 110)
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $92,218- $115,272
LOCATION: Hastings ADC
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30PM on 10/27/2026

The Information Security Analyst, Senior, is a high-level technical expert in the security domain and will work with Dakota County Information Technology (I.T.) management and staff to set and monitor Dakota County security standards, best practices, and systems necessary to ensure the protection and confidentiality of County informational assets. This analyst must possess strong technical knowledge of information systems, I.T. security practices and technologies, the use of established I.T. security controls and methods, and a working knowledge of public policy issues and concerns related to government I.T. security and privacy and relevant law. The incumbent must also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with Dakota County managers, internal and external technical staff, and representatives of outside governmental agencies
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information security and 3 years' work experience supporting IT security infrastructure;

OR

Associate degree in computer science, information systems, or information security and 5 years' work experience supporting IT security infrastructure;

OR

A combined 7 years of equivalent education and experience in IT security infrastructure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEYOND MINIMUM REQUIRED:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Certified Security Analyst (CSA);
Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Strategy & Planning:
• Research and stay informed of potential information security threats, industry trends, emerging technologies, and response alternatives.
• Recommend improvements to county information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assess, monitor, and assist with recommended improvements to county security procedures for user access creation, modification, and removal.
• Conduct research and provide insight to identify, assess, and deploy security technology solutions at the county and through vendors, including but not limited to encryption, firewalls, authorization, authentication, intrusion detection, and gateway security controls.
• Assist with approval, tracking and reporting any security exceptions as the need arises.
• Prepare status reports on security matters to analyze security risk and response of vendor security controls.
• Monitor and proactively recommend solutions for correcting issues related to security technology performance and capabilities of vendors.
• Collaborate on critical technology projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
• Assist with recommendations for security improvements and tool acquisition to County Board and Senior Management.

Acquisition & Deployment:
• Assist in the evaluation and use of security technologies and tools.
• Provide insight on the deployment of security technology solutions, which may include technology for encryption, firewalls, authorization, authentication, intrusion detection, and gateway security controls.
• Work with auditors to demonstrate processes and ensure appropriate levels of access are applied throughout the information and identify lifecycles.
• Participate in planning, selection, and implementation of an identity management solution.
• Work in an advisory role in application development or acquisition projects to assess security requirements and controls to ensure that security controls are implemented as planned.

Operational Management:
• Maintain, manage and monitor county compliance with security control frameworks such as the CJIS Security Policy, HIPAA, IRS Tax 1075, PCI-DSS and other state statutes and federal law.
• Engage in regular assessment of the current IT security environment to identify weaknesses and work with IT management to develop opportunities for improvements such as reducing complexity, reducing time and cost, and increasing effectiveness.
• Serve as a technical subject matter resource providing expertise in the security domain and provide technical direction to lead appropriate work on security related projects.
• Lead, facilitate, analyze, execute, govern and represent plans or identified approaches for contracted security assessments, driving remediation through partnering with internal and external business and I.T.
• Participate in the assessment of potential threats and risks to County systems and management of those risks.
• Weigh business needs against security concerns to articulate issues and recommend options.
• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of security training programs and individual classes.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Knowledge of technological trends and developments in technology relating to security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of information security controls, risks and threats,
• Understanding of and experience with network protocols including switches, routers and routing technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments, VMWare Server, Microsoft M365, Veeam Backup, and other enterprise-wide applications.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security technologies, e.g., Virtual Private Network (VPN), Encryption, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, and Anti-Virus.
• Knowledge of information security standards, data privacy laws, computer crime laws, and state and federal data protection laws, etc.
• Knowledge of information security audit and assessment methodologies, policies, standards, procedures and best practices.
• Ability to conduct risk management assessments; provide assistance in identification, prioritization and remediation of information systems vulnerabilities to diverse users.
• Business process and reengineering experience.
• Proven knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies.
• Familiarity with national security standards organizations and industry leaders in security excellence.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment where requirements and procedures continuously evolve

Personal Attributes:
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical and trouble-shooting abilities.
• Has a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to make technical decisions with limited resources and precedence.
• Very strong customer service orientation.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information

Work Environment
This position requires extended periods of desk and computer work. Standard hours follow the county business day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call availability as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background check

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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED/Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

• Master's degree or higher
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.)

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How many years of experience do you have supporiting IT security infrastructure?

• 7 + years
• 6 years
• 5 years
• 4 years
• 3 years
• Less than 3 years
• No experience

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Select which certifications you have completed (select all that apply)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Certified Security Analyst (CSA)

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Indicate your years of experience with scripting tools such as Python and PowerShell

• 5+ years
• 4-5 years
• 3-4 years
• 2-3 years
• Less than 2 years
• No experience

06

Do you have experience monitoring network security through a variety of tools, including but not limited to, intrusion detection/prevention, privileged account management, advanced threat analysis, and security event monitoring.

• Yes
• No

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The full salary range for this position is $92,218 - $144,090 and preferred hiring range is $92,218 - $115,272 annually. The amount that is offered is dependent on the candidates' overall skills, education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.

Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.

• Facebook
• Friend, Family or Colleague
• Indeed
• Job Fair or Dakota County Event
• Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
• League of Minnesota Cities
• LinkedIn
• Diversityjobs.com
• Minnesotaworks.net
• Minnesota Association of Counties
• Monster
• Professional Association Website
• Referred by a Dakota County Employee
• College Website, Instructor, Career Services
• Dakota County Website
• Other

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If you selected "other" above, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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