IT Analyst

National Black MBA Association; Maplewood, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Infrastructure IT Analyst to join our Maplewood, MN team. You will administer NexThink, monitor platform health, deploy collectors, and ensure data quality while supporting automated actions and remediation workflows.

The role requires IT experience in a manufacturing or related environment, with strong collaboration and Windows administration skills. Travel up to 15% may be involved; relocation not authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology completed and verified prior to start, plus 3 years’ IT experience in a manufacturing, private, public, government or military environment.
• High School Diploma/GED completed and verified prior to start, plus 6 years’ IT experience in a manufacturing, distribution center, private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of the NexThink platform, monitor platform health, collector deployment status, and data quality.
• Support development and testing of Nexthink Automated Actions and Flows, and identify opportunities for proactive remediation.

Skills

NexThink experience

Interpersonal skills

PC troubleshooting

Networking knowledge

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

NexThink

Microsoft Windows administration

Job description

Job Description:

Infrastructure IT Analyst

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Infrastructure IT Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Assist with administration of the Nexthink platform, Monitor platform health, collector deployment status, and data quality.

• Support development and testing of Nexthink Automated Actions and Flows and Assist in identifying opportunities for proactive remediation.

• Maintaining NexThink dashboards for computers, applications, configuration settings & PC vulnerabilities.
• Maintain compliance with IT standards, security requirements, and operational procedures

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology (completed and verified prior to start) and Three (3) years’ experience in Information Technology in a manufacturing, private, public, government, or military environment.

OR

• High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and Six (6) years’ experience in Information Technology in a manufacturing, distribution center, private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Prior Experience working with NexThink or similar client telemetry gathering tools
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Microsoft PCs.
• Experience with networking and associated security protocols.

Work location

• 3M Campus (Maplewood, MN)

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/18/2026 To 09/17/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.