Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator

Job Details

Working Title: Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 96850
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MnSCU System Office / MnSCU OOC Classified L - R
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $40.43 - $69.11 / hourly; $84,417 - $144,301 / annually
• Job Class Option: Data Systems
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Job Summary

Job 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

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.

Qualifications

Application Details

How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota\_State\_Careers/job/St-Paul/Information-Technology-Spec-5-Sr-Windows-System-Administrator\_JR0000005694.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Shane Moore at [email protected] or 651-273-3967.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Shane Moore at [email protected].

About Minnesota State

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.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State 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.