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Working Title: Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota State
- Job ID: 95454
- Location : St. Paul
- Telework Eligible : Yes
- Full/Part Time : Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 07/13/2026
- Closing Date : 07/27/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-MAPE
- Division/Unit : MnSCU System Office / MnSCU OOC Classified F - K
- Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $40.43 - $69.11 / hourly; $84,417 - $144,301 / annually
- Job Class Option : Network
- 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 : 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.
Job Description
This positionis responsible forthe design, administration, management, and security of the Minnesota State Enterprise-Wide Area Network (WAN). This positionleadsthe engineering, project management, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the Minnesota Statewide area network. This position serves as a senior consultant to Minnesota State SystemOfficeITS teams and IT teams at Member Institutions concerning network architecture and security.
Minimum Qualifications
- Six(6)years of experience administering, configuring, managing, supporting, and troubleshooting industry-leading physical and virtual security appliances, and cloud services for an enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated competency in the following areas: IP subnetting, QOS, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VTP, VPN, security (IPS, IDS, and Internet security), switching, and routing (both interior and exterior protocols).
- Demonstrated advanced experience supporting LANs, WANs, firewalls, and cloud-based infrastructure and services.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and schedule projects and provide work directions and guidance to others.
- Demonstrated communication skills with multiple levels of an organization, including interaction with other teams, departments, business partners, and vendors, sufficient to collaborate effectively and ensure services arehighly availableand resilient.
- Ability to define, organize, and manage multiple projects, tasks, and issues concurrently.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Previousexperience supporting enterprise technology services in a higher education environment.
- Experience with Enterprise Services and Security Management ina cloudinfrastructure.Examples include Azure (preferred), Amazon, and Google.
- Demonstrated conversational experience with Security solutionsleveragingArtificial Intelligence (AI).
- ITIL Certification (Foundations or higher, v2 or v3).
- Certification(s) with nationally recognized network security organizations (i.e., SANS Institute, CIS, etc.)
- Certifications with industry-leading solution providers (i.e., Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, etc.)
How to Apply
To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Paul/Information-Technology-Spec-5---Network-Engineer_JR0000005315 .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Shane Moore at shane.moore@minnstate.edu or 651-273-3967 .
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 Shane Moore at shane.moore@minnstate.edu .
About Minnesota State
Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State 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.