Information Technology Spec 5 - Network Engineer
Core
Design, administration, management, and security of the Minnesota State Enterprise-Wide Area Network (WAN), leading engineering, project management, deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Role type
Senior Network Engineer (WAN/Security)
Builds
Enterprise-wide area network infrastructure and security services for the Minnesota State System Office and member institutions.
Domain
Higher Education / Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IP subnetting, QOS, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VTP, VPN, switching, routing (interior/exterior), LAN/WAN administration, firewall management, cloud infrastructure support, project leadership
Preferred skills
Higher education environment experience, cloud security management (Azure, Amazon, Google), AI security solutions, ITIL certification, network security certifications (SANS, CIS, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint)
Technologies
Azure, Amazon, Google, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, SANS, CIS
Responsibilities
Design and manage enterprise-wide WAN architecture, lead network engineering projects, troubleshoot and maintain network infrastructure, serve as senior consultant to ITS teams, plan and schedule projects, provide guidance to others
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC