Working Title: Windows Server Administrator Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Job ID : 86331
- 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 : 05/23/2025
- Closing Date : 06/02/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually
- Job Class Option : Systems Software
- 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.
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. Advanced expertise will shape 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. 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.
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. Whether leading system rebuild projects, collaborating with stakeholders, or evaluating security measures, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping MNIT's technological future.
Leverage expertise in PowerShell and Azure Automation to streamline and standardize routine tasks, optimizing efficiency and freeing time to focus on more complex technical initiatives. Proactively identify opportunities to develop automation solutions that are modular, reusable, and scalable, ensuring broad applicability across the enterprise environment. By implementing structured automation strategies, enhance operational consistency, reduce manual effort, and support the advancement of a more stable and innovative IT infrastructure.
Incumbent will thrive in dynamic environments, have a thirst for knowledge, and enjoy solving complex challenges with progressive solutions. This position provides ample opportunity to make an impact, advancing both technology and expertise of forward-thinking individuals. 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 states are eligible for telework.
- Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the permanent work location require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here.
: Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in Windows Server Administration.
Experience must include:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Operating System Scripting, including batch file creation, PowerShell, command-line registry manipulation. scheduled tasks and command-based configuration.
- 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.
- Knowlege and experience of Microsoft Server Clustering planning, deployment and management.
- Administration of Windows Servers in Azure and other cloud platforms.
- Knowledge and experience with Azure DevOps, including Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Managment.
- 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.
- Thirst for knowledge; expand skillset, develop new ways of accomplishing tasks and push the boundaries of technology to meet our customers' goals.
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.
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 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.