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Working Title:

Cybersecurity & Network Architect

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 4

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:

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Cybersecurity & Network Architect. This is a full-time/probationary position within the Institutional Effectiveness & Technology division.

Job Responsibilities:

This position exists to lead and support the University’s cyber security and networking infrastructure in the Institutional Effectiveness and Technology (IET) division and the Cybersecurity and Cyber Operations academic programs at Metropolitan State University.

The Cybersecurity and Network Architect is responsible for creation and continual improvement of policies, procedures, guidelines and controls related to Metro States cybersecurity, disaster recovery planning and implementation, and managing the network infrastructures. This position has advanced system knowledge and broad understanding of the university’s business and academic needs in order to ensure security, stability, scalability and integration across multiple systems. This position is a critical member of the university’s cybersecurity team and point for information technology incidents, incident response, and breach notification, as well as provides forensic expertise and support for data governance. This position is also the technical lead for all projects that support academic initiatives with a cybersecurity focus. In addition to these responsibilities, this role provides leadership within the organization by representing Metropolitan State University on Minnesota State system and State of Minnesota Cybersecurity initiatives.

Salary Range:

$36.52 - $60.24 per hour depending upon qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ A minimum of 5 years of experience working with information system and network security areas of responsibility to include identity management, data security, application security, malware, applicable laws and regulations, computer identity theft, and SEIM technologies.

+ Well versed in data governance, risk management, and industry accepted information security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SANS, etc.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Five years of experience administering and integrating networking services sufficient to design, configure, install, administer and monitor current networking technologies such as network switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion prevention, and wireless equipment.

+ Five years of experience implementing information security models that integrates multiple services.

+ Expert knowledge of networking fundamentals sufficient to direct decisions related to integration of services and security of an enterprise network.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor’s degree in application development, computer science, cybersecurity or related technology field, or equivalent work experience in network administration and cybersecurity.

+ Five years of technical experience with many of the following: Active Directory, IP telephony, identity management technologies, network firewalls, routers and switches, video teleconferencing and large network administration experience (e.g. over 1500 networked devices, multiple firewalls and integration of WAN and LAN services)

+ Experience with common project management methodologies sufficient to lead the implementation of core enterprise services.

+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or higher, certification.

+ Experience in conducting forensic investigations.

+ Experience designing and administering Cisco architectures.

+ Possesses industry recognized certifications such as CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CISSP, Security+, etc.

+ Experience working in higher education technology environments.

Other Requirements

**Physical Requirements of the Job:** Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

**Notice** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with some evening and weekend hours required based upon need

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

The University:

_Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment._

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

**The School/Academic Department:** The Institutional Effectiveness & Technology (IET) division oversees University Technology Applications & Systems, Data & Reporting, Service Management, University Project Management and University wide process improvement.

Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on** **Closing Date: June 6th, 2025

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

* Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/mape/2023-2025/MAPE\_Contract\_2023-2025.pdf

For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-01-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-29-2025

Close Date:

06-06-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]