Application Administrator

Job Details

Working Title: Application Administrator
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
•   Job ID : 84900
•   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 : 04/04/2025
•   Closing Date : 04/10/2025
•   Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
•   Division/Unit : Enterprise
•   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 : Application
•   Classified Status : Classified
•   Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
•   FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
•   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.

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.

Job Summary

As an Application Administrator you will provide advanced technical support and complex problem resolution involving overall system problems, needs, and new requirements. This position is responsible for several applications within MNIT Services. You will act as the liaison between SME's (Vendors, DB, Middleware, Firewall, Network, etc.) and serve as the primary support contact for applications. You will also support on premise environments, vendor hosted, and cloud-based applications. As part of the application development, this position will also provide application administration, code versioning, and documentation.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
•   Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.
•   Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. :

Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience in application administration on Windows Desktop and Linux.

Experience must include:
•   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.
•   Experience Administrating, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed applications running on Windows Desktops, and Linux.
•   General knowledge related to accessibility, usability, and security.
•   Strong attention to detail and time-management skills, with the ability to solve complex, system-wide problems independently. 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
•   Experience administrating, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed applications running on Windows Desktops, Linux , and Mainframe.
•   Experience creating user and system documentation.
•   Experience working with and maintaining a code repository.
•   Strong attention to detail and time-management skills, with the ability to solve complex, system-wide problems independently.
•   Proven ability to organize, plan, monitor, and coordinate multiple complex initiatives while adhering to technical and business requirements.
•   Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
•   Experience with PowerShell for Windows
•   Experience with Job Control Language (JCL) for the Mainframe
•   Experience with Shell Scripting for Linux 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
•   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.

Application Details

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Connect 700 Program

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 .

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:

•   Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
•   Meet all of the RSV criteria.
•   Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: . CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
•   Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
•   Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
•   Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
•   You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: .

Current State Employees
•   Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 3/Application position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
•   Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office. About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

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 . click apply for full job details