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WAF Application Security Engineer - ITS5
Location: US-MN-Saint Paul
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Working Title: WAF Application Security Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/13/2023
- Closing Date: 12/22/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Enterprise / Vulnerability Management
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $37.45 - $64.04 / hourly; $78,195 - $133,715 / annually
- Job Class Option: Information Security
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (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. As a WAF Application Security Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and participating in the architecture, design and development of web application security services. The position will be focused on providing technical lead activities around Web Application Firewall (WAF) Services for MNIT applications. The incumbent will be considered an expert and have strong technical expertise in WAF Services to best support security requirements and protections of MNIT managed internet facing applications. In addition, the position will work closely with other MNIT team and will help direct WAF related work efforts to other TVMU security engineers. This position is currently eligible for full-time telework: Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota. Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume: Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in an information security role that includes: In-depth knowledge, skills and experience working with Web Application Firewall (WAF) systems with emphasis on Radware and Azure web application firewall technologies. Experience with application security frameworks and guides, such as OWASP Experience, knowledge and skills around web application security vulnerabilities, exploits and attacks, and remediation strategies. 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 A masters degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelors degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associates degree substitutes for one (1) year. - In-depth, expert level experience in the configuration, support, and effective tuning of WAF systems.
- In-depth experience with one or more of the following products: Radware, F5, AWS and Azure
- In-depth experience in conducting application security assessment and / or penetration testing. Experience must include strong understanding and risk assessment web application related flaws and weaknesses and strong understanding effective mitigation strategies.
- Experience with developing web applications using on or more of the following technologies: Java, J2EE, .NET, JavaScript, HTML,CSS, XML, XSLT, Python, PowerShell, and SQL.
- Experience with Azure, Azure DevOps, GitHub.
- Leadership experience, including providing direction and mentoring staff.
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 will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to (link removed) If you have questions about the position, contact Jenny Hickey at jenny.hickey@state.mn.us. Connect 700 Program To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jenny Hickey at jenny.hickey@state.mn.us. Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must: CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: Current State Employees Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 5/Information Security position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means. Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office. Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT. We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: - 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
- 91% of employee
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