Working Title: Middleware and Cloud Systems Administrator
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 91792
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - #Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/04/2026
Closing Date :02/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option : Systems Software
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 serves our partners at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade
As a Middleware and Cloud Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining DEED's middleware systems, cloud environments, and applications to ensure high availability and optimal performance. The role involves monitoring system health, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing configuration changes to meet evolving business and technical needs. The engineer will install and update applications, manage middleware components, and manage cloud automation processes. Collaboration with architects and developers is essential for coordinating production builds and deployments. The position also provides primary support for a designated set of applications while serving as a backup for other team members through cross-training. Strong expertise in middleware technologies, cloud platforms, system administration, and problem resolution across servers, networks, cloud infrastructure, and security systems is required.
This position requires rotating on-call weekend/night support.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 180 E 6th St, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
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 Windows/Linux server administration in virtual environment in the cloud.
Experience must include:
Network and firewall configuration and maintenance
AWS/Azure Cloud administration.
Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash.
Knowledge of automation and configuration tools like Terraform, Ansible and PowerShell DSC.
Windows and Linux server administration.
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.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines with GitHub Actions.
Experience with source control systems like Git and/or Azure DevOps.
IIS and WebSphere administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of programming languages like Java, .NET.
Experience with cloud based web application firewalls (WAF) and load balancing.
Experience with Markdown for creating and maintaining service/configuration documentation.
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
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
