Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator

mnstate.edu; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)

Retirement plan (457(b) and 403(b)

Job summary

Minnesota State System Office seeks a Information Technology Spec 5 - Sr. Windows System Administrator to oversee enterprise Windows Server environments, providing architectural guidance and advanced administration. The role demands leadership of the Windows Server team and collaboration with campuses, vendors, and ITS staff.

The position is full-time with hybrid telework, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to influence statewide infrastructure planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Six years of advanced IT experience administering enterprise server environments.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise systems architecture, lifecycle planning, capacity planning, availability, recoverability, and secure systems administration.
• Experience leading architecture, design, modernization, or lifecycle planning efforts for major enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority supporting enterprise server environments that deliver mission-critical services.
• Provide architecture guidance, design direction, advanced administration, lifecycle planning, and expert-level problem resolution for complex systems.
• Lead Windows Server team as Lead Worker and collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and ITS staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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.
• 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

We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,444 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success. Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 200,000 students each year throughout the state. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including 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

Open Date

09-04-2026

Close Date

09-23-2026

Equal Opportunity

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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Diverse Workforce Information

Connect 700 and Veteran's Preference Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are military friendly campuses and recognized Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organizations. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Veterans, Service Members, and families in all military branches.