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Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer

Minnesota State • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$40.43 - $69.11

Job Description

This position is responsible for the design, administration, management, and security of the Minnesota State Enterprise-Wide Area Network (WAN). This position leads the engineering, project management, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the Minnesota Statewide area network. This position serves as a senior consultant to Minnesota State System Office ITS teams and IT teams at Member Institutions concerning network architecture and security.

Salary Range:

$40.43 - $69.11/hourly ($84,418 - $144,302/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

Six(6)years of experience administering, configuring, managing, supporting, and troubleshooting industry-leading physical and virtual security appliances, and cloud services for an enterprise environment.

Demonstrated competency in the following areas: IP subnetting, QOS, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VTP, VPN, security (IPS, IDS, and Internet security), switching, and routing (both interior and exterior protocols).

Demonstrated advanced experience supporting LANs, WANs, firewalls, and cloud-based infrastructure and services.

Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and schedule projects and provide work directions and guidance to others.

Demonstrated communication skills with multiple levels of an organization, including interaction with other teams, departments, business partners, and vendors, sufficient to collaborate effectively and ensure services arehighly availableand resilient.

Ability to define, organize, and manage multiple projects, tasks, and issues concurrently.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Previousexperience supporting enterprise technology services in a higher education environment.

Experience with Enterprise Services and Security Management ina cloudinfrastructure. Examples include Azure (preferred), Amazon, and Google.

Demonstrated conversational experience with Security solutionsleveragingArtificial Intelligence (AI).

ITIL Certification (Foundations or higher, v2 or v3).

Certification(s) with nationally recognized network security organizations (i.e., SANS Institute, CIS, etc.)

Certifications with industry-leading solution providers (i.e., Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, etc.)

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid, contingent on project requirements and operational activities

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the @type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

08-26-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-10-2026

Close Date:

07-27-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email:

shane.moore@minnstate.edu

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