Working Title: Senior Network Designer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 91718
Location : St. Paul
Telewor k Eligible : Yes#LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/06/2026
Closing Date : 02/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : MNIT Network and Communications Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / 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 (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.
As the Senior Network Designer with Minnesota IT Services' Enterprise Services team, you will provide network design, automation, and management for the MNIT Wide Area Network / Local Area Network / Wireless Local Area Network (WAN/LAN/WLAN) service delivery, used to support MNIT and customer infrastructures connecting to MNet wide area network (WAN) services. You will provide senior network design on MNIT WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructure, documentation, technical coordination on installation, and testing of WAN/LAN/WLAN services, in the planning, organization, and implementation of statewide technology projects. In addition, you will also work with cross-agency technical teams to examine the potential of emerging technologies utilizing IP converged network protocols that serve Voice, Video, and data IP applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a dynamic network environment and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network services. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a dynamic network environment and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network services. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a dynamic network environment and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network services.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 N. Robert 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 five (5) years of IT related experience in performing wide area networking design, automation, and management.
Experience must include:
Cisco WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructure and operating systems.
Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing standards, and DNS configuration.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot router/switch networks.
Network management tools, such as Cisco Prime or other SNMP systems.
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
Skilled in network performance monitoring and use of diagnostic tools like protocol analyzers.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or managing technical staff or project teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Familiarity with scripting or automation, such as Perl or similar tools.
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 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.
