Data Center Network Specialist
Job in
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55145, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
State of Minnesota
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* Working Title:
Data Center Network Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Information Technology Specialist 4*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota IT Services*
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** Job ** : 95586
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** Location** :
St. Paul
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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes LI-Hybrid
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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time
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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited
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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers
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** Date Posted** : 07/17/2026
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** Closing Date** : 07/23/2026
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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Minnesota IT Services
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** Division/Unit** : MNIT Network and Communications Division
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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift
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** Days of W*
* ** ork** :
Monday - Friday
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** Travel Required** :
Yes - 5%
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** Salary Range:** $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
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** Job Class Option** :
Network
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** Classified Status** :
Classified
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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 () (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 a Data Center Network Specialist with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), you will support the Enterprise Data Center (EDC) by managing MNIT's data center network infrastructure to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability. In this role, you will provide direction, analysis, and technical support for EDC network and load-balancing services, assisting all EDC customers with their operational needs. You will directly implement network infrastructure enhancements, changes, and new installations, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture and meet performance requirements.
Additionally, you will support MNIT Enterprise Services and end users by identifying, specifying, and procuring the appropriate network hardware and software required to maintain a dependable and scalable data center environment.
** This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
** Telework ()
** arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs** **.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available
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* Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in network hardware and software technology.
Experience must include:
+ Routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS network protocols.
+ TCP/IP and an expert understanding of network, addressing standards and administration.
+ Expert level of Ethernet to 10-Gig Ethernet experience.
+ Ability to perform advanced technical problem analysis and troubleshooting within a router/switch infrastructure.
+ Expert level of knowledge with LANs, LAN protocols, and software
+ 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.*
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* ** This position requires a driver's license for travel to between agency and field locations.*
* ** Strongly
Preferred Qualifications *
* + Expert knowledge of network test equipment, including Sniffers, BERT test sets, and other protocol analyzers.
+ Knowledge of Network Quality of Service (QOS) techniques and network Management systems.
+ Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design and/or Support Specialist certification.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Proven leadership, organizational and problem solving skills, with experience directing the efforts of network administrators and technical…
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