Working Title: Infrastructure Designer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93639
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 : 04/28/2026
Closing Date : 05/04/2026
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 : Yes - Up to 15%
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / 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 Infrastructure Designer with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) you will focus on Layer 1 infrastructure. Specifically, fiber optical networking and outside plant network infrastructure, configuration, installation, and maintenance. Responsibilities include fiber optic and copper design, installation, troubleshooting, repair, construction management and network documentation. The fiber optical backbone provides the physical key paths for the transport of the State routed network (MNET), and provides assistance to critical State network voice, video and data transport services representing all State, County, public higher education, including life safety law enforcement and health/human services.
Due to the nature of the work, this position may be required to go out in the field or agency office to work with the vendors to repair as needed and to verify the repair is to our standards.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 Robert Street N, 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 fiber optical networking and outside plant network infrastructure, configuration, installation, and maintenance.
Experience must include:
Optical network equipment and technology (CWDM, DWDM, OADM) and fiber optic design.
Auto-cad and Visio experience for creating, viewing and modifying vendor and customer network drawings.
WAN and LAN network experience including hardware and software.
System analysis and design methods.
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.
** This position requires a driver's license for travel to between agency and field locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in programming language and utilities.
Ability to anticipate the future needs of a statewide customer community.
Strong ability to plan and execute complex projects.
Ability to coordinate and direct the work effort of others.
Strong leadership ability.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Advanced expert knowledge of troubleshooting fiber optic networks.
Advanced WAN and LAN network experience including hardware and software.
Physical Requirements
Requires moving/lifting up to 50 pounds, ascending ladders, performing duties within slim, confined and/or restrictive spaces.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required check prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Checks (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
DOC Background Check
Driver's License 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. 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.
