Working Title: Enterprise Backup Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 96247
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 : 08/19/2026
Closing Date : 08/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Enterprise Backup
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
Job Class Option : Systems Software
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.
The Enterprise Backup Specialist supports Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) hybrid cloud backup services through technical analysis, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational delivery across on-premises and cloud environments. The role ensures the protection and recoverability of mission-critical data for statewide government customers by implementing and maintaining reliable backup solutions, monitoring platform health, addressing system alerts, conducting security and access audits, and assisting with disaster recovery exercises. This position collaborates with technical teams, vendors, and agency partners, maintains clear documentation and customer communication, and applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support business continuity, compliance, and secure data recovery for the State of Minnesota.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 Robert St. N., Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
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 hybrid cloud backup administration, configuration, monitoring, and operational support within enterprise environments.
Experience must include:
Implementing, configuring, and testing hybrid cloud backup solutions (e.g., Commvault, Azure Backup), including backup job creation, validation, and secure configuration.
Troubleshooting complex backup or recovery issues across on-premises and cloud platforms, including analysis of performance, capacity, and utilization trends.
Conducting security and access audits for backup systems, applying established security controls, and validating remediation actions.
Monitoring backup platform health, responding to system alerts, documenting issues, and recommending operational improvements.
Using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Git, Azure Bicep, Terraform, YAML/JSON/HCL) to support repeatable deployment of backup-related cloud resources.
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 with Commvault or other enterprise backup platforms, including advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of hybrid backup environments.
Experience with Azure Backup and cloud-based backup architecture within Azure environment, including testing, security controls, and performance/capacity evaluation.
Experience participating in disaster recovery exercises, such as technical validation of backup and restoration workflows.
Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Azure Bicep, Terraform, YAML/JSON/HCL) and Git for version control to support automated deployment and change management for back-up related cloud resources.
Ability to analyze system performance, utilization, and capacity trends in complex enterprise environments, including early detection of degradations and data-driven recommendations for optimization.
Experience developing or maintaining technical documentation, diagrams, operational runbooks, and training materials for backup systems within large, diverse customer environments.
Ability to interpret and explain complex backup concepts to varied audiences, evaluate customer needs, and ensure enterprise backup offerings meet business requirements.
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.
