Information Technology Spec - Network Engineer

Position: Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer
## Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer Apply locations:
St. Paultime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* 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. 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) 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:
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