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Working Title: Windows Server Administrator

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 87538

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, #LI-Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Office of Enterprise Tech / Windows Server Support

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually

+ **Job Class Option** : Systems Software

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (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.

This role is where innovation meets reliability—where cutting-edge technology fuels the mission of building a more advanced and stable environment. As a key contributor to MNIT Services, this position is at the forefront of ensuring seamless operations across critical information systems, supporting divisions statewide. Technical skills will contribute to the backbone of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructures, leveraging Azure to optimize performance and scalability.

This position is more than just maintenance—it's about forward-thinking problem-solving and process re-engineering. When challenges arise, troubleshooting skills will be put to the test: triage issues effectively, strategize solutions, implement best practices, and assess results to continually refine processes. These decisions directly impact the security, efficiency, and resilience of MNIT’s infrastructure. Develop innovative, automated processes and procedures to enhance our teams’ productivity.

Curiosity and ambition are key. Extensive training opportunities in Microsoft products ensure being equipped to stay ahead of the curve, embracing new experiences that enhance knowledge and expand skillset. Access to skilled mentors; learn in-depth, advanced technical skills while solving real world problems for customers by utilizing advanced system administration skills in a variety of on-prem and cloud environments. Whether participating in system rebuild projects, collaborating with stakeholders, or continuously hardening our security posture, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping MNIT’s technological future.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 Robert Street N, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

+ Candidates residing within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing 50 miles or more in Minnesota from the work address listed above may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Finalist requires an additional review prior to telework approval.

+ Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the work address in a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the work location in Minnesota or more than 50 miles in Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in server/hosting systems, network technologies, ticketing system, and Windows server technical support experience within a hybrid on prem and cloud hosted environment. Experience must include:

Experience must include:

+ Advanced knowledge of Window Server administration.Knowledge of Azure DevOps, including Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management.

+ Sophisticated troubleshooting ability, including the ability to create and test hypotheses based on relative likelihood, a willingness and ability to creatively consider all possible causes for a problem and test appropriately.

+ Advanced experience in problem diagnosis, remediation and testing.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Operating System scripting, including batch file creation, PowerShell, command-line registry manipulation, scheduled tasks and command-based configuration.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy implementation and best practices.

+ Knowledge and understanding of Windows server operating systems, including installation, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of the operating system(s).

+ Experience and understanding of server administrator concepts, including server creation, physical server conversions and host server operations.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ CJIS Background Check

+ Other legally required checks

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.