Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator Institution: Minnesota State System Office Classification Title: Information Technology Spec 5 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: $40.43 - $69.11 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 Salary Range: $40.43 - $69.11/hourly ($84,418 - $144,302/annually) 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. Other Requirements n/a Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework (Yes/No) Hybrid About 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. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website. To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements. Desired Start Date: 10-21-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 09-04-2026 Close Date: 09-23-2026 Posting Contact Name: Deb Gehrke Posting Contact Email: