• Working Title: Disaster Recovery Lead
• Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
• Agency: Minnesota IT Services
• + •Job ID•: 96564 + •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
• : 09/03/2026 +
• Closing Date
• : 09/14/2026 +
• 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:
• $37.72
• $62.21 / hourly; $78,759
• $129,894 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 214
• MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE +
• FLSA Status
• : Exempt
• Professional + 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 Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners. This position works with business continuity procedures and tools that enhance MNIT Services' ability to provide disaster recovery services. Provides leadership and guidance in developing and implementing information security strategies and mechanisms to meet the security needs of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Additionally, the engineer will coordinate and assist with projects and assessments to enhance the agency's security posture. This position requires an employee to work onsite at 444 Lafayette R., St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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 may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

• Minimum Qualifications
• 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)
• :•Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in IT Security Operations.

Experience must include:

+ Information security, disaster recovery, business continuity, or a related IT field.

+ Developing, maintaining, and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

+ Knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and security frameworks.

+ Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.

+ 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.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Experience working with state government information systems, policies, standards, or regulatory requirements.

+ Experience with

NIST, ISO

27001, or other recognized cybersecurity and risk management frameworks. + Experience leading or coordinating disaster recovery exercises, security assessments, business impact analyses, or continuity planning activities.

• 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 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.

•

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.