Working Title: Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 92314
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 : 03/13/2026
Closing Date : 03/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Health
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 - Professional Employees (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 Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
The Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead provides leadership and technical expertise for Minnesota IT Services partnering with Minnesota Department of Health's (MNIT MDH) Microsoft Server and Cloud Infrastructure environment. This position leads a team responsible for managing and maintaining critical infrastructure services, including Microsoft servers, Active Directory, AWS-hosted Microsoft services, storage, and back-up systems. The role ensures these services are secure, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and mentoring technical staff to deliver efficient and effective infrastructure services.
Overseeing the development, operation, and maintenance of Microsoft Server and AWS environments.
Supporting business-critical applications that rely on these infrastructures.
Driving strategic planning, disaster recovery, and security compliance.
Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert Street, Saint 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 managing Microsoft Server environments and Active Directory, and supporting AWS-hosted Microsoft services and virtualization technologies.
Experience must include:
Experience administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Server operating systems and Active Directory.
Experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) or in a closely related role performing SRE responsibilities.
Experience using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and system management.
Production experience running containerized .NET applications within either Kubernetes or AWS ECS.
Familiarity with DevOps principles and automation in cloud environments.
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 providing technical leadership or mentoring within an IT team environment.
Experience with AWS native Microsoft services such as FSx, Windows containers, or AppStream.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Security+).
Experience coordinating vendor or contractor work for infrastructure projects.
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. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I-983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E-Verify. 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.
