Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer 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 are highly available and 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.

Previous experience supporting enterprise technology services in a higher education environment. Experience with Enterprise Services and Security Management in a cloud infrastructure. Examples include Azure (preferred), Amazon, and Google.

Demonstrated conversational experience with Security solutions leveraging Artificial 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.

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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) 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: [email protected] Information for new and prospective employees Welcome to the Minnesota State career site for external applicants. This page allows you to search for jobs, apply, and check the status of applications at the colleges, universities, and system office of Minnesota State.

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