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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Hybrid
Working Title:
Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System AdministratorInstitution:
Minnesota State System OfficeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
St. PaulFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Classified - UnlimitedSalary Range:
$40.43 - $69.11Job Description
This position serves as a senior technical authority supporting enterprise server environments that deliver mission-critical services to the Minnesota State System Office and campuses. The role provides architecture guidance, design direction, advanced administration, lifecycle planning, and expert-level problem resolution for complex physical, virtual, hosted, and cloud-based systems. The incumbent develops and recommends technical standards, evaluates emerging technologies, supports long-range planning, and collaborates with infrastructure teams, project teams, vendors, and campus partners to ensure stable, secure, recoverable, and scalable enterprise services. This position also serves as Lead Worker for the Windows Server team
Salary Range:
$40.43 - $69.11/hourly ($84,418 - $144,302/annually)
Minimum Qualifications
• Six years of advanced IT experience administering enterprise server environments that support missioncritical services across complex, multi-platform environments.
Expert knowledge of enterprise systems architecture, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, availability, recoverability, and secure systems administration.
Advanced ability to analyze, design, and recommend enterprise technical solutions that align with business needs, standards, risk, and long-range service goals.
Ability to resolve highly complex technical problems involving multiple systems, services, platforms, and stakeholders under significant operational constraints.
Demonstrated ability to develop and recommend technical standards, operational controls, recovery approaches, documentation, and process improvements.
Ability to provide technical guidance, coaching, and consultation to experienced IT professionals, project teams, vendors, and business partners.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills, sufficient to working with business partners to understand the organizational needs and to explain technical issues in plain language.
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Advanced industry-recognized certifications related to systems administration, virtualization, security, architecture, project management, or related technical disciplines.
Experience leading architecture, design, modernization, or lifecycle planning efforts for major enterprise systems.
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending solutions for enterprise or statewide use.
Experience developing technical standards, recovery plans, operational controls, or security-related procedures.
Ability to present complex technical concepts, recommendations, risks, and alternatives to ITS staff, campus partners, managers, and system leadership.
Other Requirements
n/a
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework (Yes/No)
Hybrid
About
Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 200,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,444 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:
10-21-2026Position End Date:
Open Date:
09-04-2026Close Date:
09-23-2026Posting Contact Name:
Deb GehrkePosting Contact Email:
deb.gehrke@minnstate.edu