Working Title: Automation Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93676
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 : 04/25/2026
Closing Date : 05/01/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Mainframe Systems Support
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually
Job Class Option : Systems Software
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
The Automation Specialist supports the administration and ongoing management of automation tools and processes within the State of Minnesota's multi-platform mainframe environment. This role contributes to maintaining system reliability, availability, and performance by assisting in the design, implementation, and support of automation solutions that enable business-critical services.
In this position, you will collaborate with technical teams, including system programmers, operations staff, and application partners, to evaluate automation needs, troubleshoot issues ,and implement system improvements. Responsibilities include supporting system upgrades, maintaining automation processes, participating in disaster recovery activities, and helping ensure systems operate efficiently in a 24/7 environment.
This is an opportunity to work with established mainframe technologies and automation tools while building hands-on experience in system operations, scripting, and enterprise infrastructure support.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 North 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 three (3) years of IT related experience in supporting, maintaining, or administering system automation, operating systems, or enterprise infrastructure in a production environment.
Experience must include:
Applying mainframe automation concepts, commands, and procedures.
Use of IBM Job Control Language (JCL), ACF2, JES2, and performing software installation or maintenance with Systems Modification Program function (SMP/E).
Working with CA OPS/MVS, OPS/REXX, CA Automation Point, ThruPut Manager, and JAL.
Supporting or maintaining SMR, LDAP Server functions, or similar mainframe operational components.
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 working with modern IBM zSeries hardware and system architecture.
Experience configuring, monitoring, or supporting the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Experience supporting or configuring z/OS operating system resources, including Global Resource Serialization (GRS/MIM), mainframe security products like ACF2, or RACF, ETF/A, or other related components.
Experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and documenting automation scripts or procedures.
Experience troubleshooting and isolating automation issues, identifying root causes, and implementing code fixes.
Experience preparing technical documentation, reports, or operational procedures used by technical teams.
Experience working within formal IT service management processes, such as incident, change, or problem management.
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 the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
