Information Technology Spec 3

Working Title : Information Technology Specialist 3

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

• Job ID: 98210
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/11/2026
• Closing Date: 11/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Military Affairs
• Division/Unit: DMA/CDAO Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8:00am-5:00pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes up to 10%
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $ 55.83 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position is directly responsible for engineering and managing the pipelines connecting DMA state-level data repositories with federal military data networks.

Minimum Qualifications

-Three (3) years of professional experience in database administration (MS SQL Server and/or Oracle) and systems administration (Windows Server/Linux).

-Demonstrated experience in database schema design, backup/recovery methodologies, SQL tuning, and database security practices.

-Experience administering virtualized server environments (VMware ESXi/vCenter) and storage area networks (SAN).

-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to communicate complex technical details to non-technical agency leadership.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Minnesota Background Check and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) / Federal Public Trust clearance due to proximity to military networks.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional).

-Experience working within a military, emergency management, or highly regulated public sector environment (e.g., Department of Military Affairs, Department of Public Safety).

-Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 or federal CUI protection requirements.

Physical Requirements

-Physical Demands: Mostly sedentary desk work but requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally when racking servers or handling backup media.

Additional Requirements

-Special Requirements: May require on-call status or extended hours during state emergencies, natural disasters, or Minnesota National Guard activations (State Active-Duty support).

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.