Senior Network Designer

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (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 Senior Network Designer with Minnesota IT Services’ Enterprise Services team, you will provide network design, automation, and management for the MNIT Wide Area Network / Local Area Network / Wireless Local Area Network (WAN/LAN/WLAN) service delivery, used to support MNIT and customer infrastructures connecting to MNet wide area network (WAN) services. You will provide senior network design on MNIT WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructure, documentation, technical coordination on installation, and testing of WAN/LAN/WLAN services, in the planning, organization, and implementation of statewide technology projects.

In addition, you will also work with cross-agency technical teams to examine the potential of emerging technologies utilizing IP converged network protocols that serve Voice, Video, and data IP applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a dynamic network environment and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network services.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 N. Robert St, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in performing wide area networking design, automation, and management.

Experience must include:

• Cisco WAN/LAN/WLAN infrastructure and operating systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing standards, and DNS configuration.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot router/switch networks.
• Network management tools, such as Cisco Prime or other SNMP systems.
• 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.

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. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.