Hiring: Information Technology Spec 3 - Network Administrator Company: Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Location: Mankato, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:08:41 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Encryption, SIEM, Splunk, Systems Design, VPN About the job Required Skills: •Configure and maintain network equipment to provide secure and reliable network services. •Install and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, virtual private network equipment, VoIP phone systems and other network equipment following state of Minnesota, Minnesota State and standard industry guidelines and practices. •Evaluate and implement network security configurations that support compliance with NIST 800-171, Minnesota State security requirements, and industry best practices. •Design and configure network equipment to provide quality of service for video and voice over IP applications and services. •Test, evaluate and implement new network services to support a wide variety of IP-based network protocols and services. •Provide procedures that support staff or users should use to prevent or correct network problems and security related issues. •Provide comprehensive planning and implementation of college-wide network services that will provide reliable and secure data transport services. •Analyze college operations, policies and procedures associated with network and data security. Qualifications: •Three years IT work experience with progressive experience in Microsoft Networks, Network Hardware and VoIP configurations. •In-depth knowledge of network security principles, standards, and best practices, with proven ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues. •Solid functional working knowledge of WAN Routing and Firewall best practices and procedures. •Understanding of NIST IT security controls as it relates to network security issues and practices. •Demonstrated capacity to look at a problem, identify the issue, and repair with minimal downtime, either independently or leading a team. •Two-year college degree with major course work in Network Administration. •Possession of industry certifications relating to job description. •One year or more of IT experience in higher education – preferably in the Minnesota State system. •Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Defender Endpoint and/or Microsoft Defender for Identity and/or Splunk •To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/North-Mankato/Information-Technology-Spec-3_JR0000005730 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!