Senior Systems / Cloud Engineer

Job summary

Design, administer, secure, and modernize cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including Azure and AWS services, servers, virtualization, identity, storage, backups, and disaster recovery. Lead complex incident response and infrastructure changes, develop automation and monitoring, and provide technical leadership while coordinating with security, application, and networking teams.

Job details

Working Title: Senior Systems / Cloud Engineer Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Attorney General's Office Job ID: 97403 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes, hybrid Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 10/01/2026 Closing Date: 10/15/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Attorney General's Office / Attorney General-MAPE Division/Unit: Attorney Gen. / IT Infrastructure Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems / Cloud Engineer to join our IT Division. In this senior level role, you will provide advanced engineering, administration, and lifecycle management of the AGO’s cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You will independently design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot systems that support critical AGO operations, including Azure cloud services, identity and access management, virtualization platforms, servers, storage, backups, monitoring, and disaster recovery readiness. This role plays a key part in ensuring secure, stable, and high performing systems by conducting complex technical analysis, leading modernization and resiliency improvements, and serving as an escalation point for cross platform incidents. You will directly contribute to the strategic advancement of AGO technical infrastructure while maintaining strong communication and customer service relationships with end-users, IT colleagues, and agency partners. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Design, engineer, configure, and administer the AGO's cloud and on premises infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, Windows Server, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper V), storage systems, and identity services. Implement and maintain governance, security baselines, monitoring, logging, alerting, and access policies across infrastructure to ensure compliant, reliable, and secure operations. Lead modernization and architecture improvements by planning and executing cloud migrations, resiliency enhancements, lifecycle management, and platform upgrades. Manage and optimize backup, replication, and disaster recovery configurations using Azure and Veeam to ensure recoverability of critical AGO systems. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for high complexity incidents involving servers, cloud services, identity platforms, storage, virtualization, and backups; conduct root cause analysis and lead remediation efforts. Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, CLI, Infrastructure as Code principles, and cloud APIs to improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational reliability. Monitor infrastructure performance by building dashboards, establishing baselines, identifying early degradation, and implementing proactive performance tuning or corrective actions. Maintain and enhance directory services, identity integrations (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA), certificates, and related security components supporting AGO's hybrid environment. Coordinate closely with security, application, and networking teams to ensure that infrastructure changes, cloud configurations, and system updates align with AGO and statewide security standards. Evaluate emerging technologies, platform updates, and industry best practices, and apply relevant advancements to AGO infrastructure to support ongoing modernization and efficiency. Plan and execute high impact infrastructure changes or migrations that require senior level judgment, careful risk assessment, and cross team communication. Provide technical leadership by contributing to architectural discussions, mentoring IT staff, and communicating complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of required in-office work and optional telework) after successful completion of onboarding and training. Minimum Qualifications Degree in information technology, information systems, or closely related field AND four or more years of directly related work experience OR six or more years of directly related work experience Experience administering and supporting Azure and/or AWS cloud environments, including identity and access management, compute, networking, storage (Azure Files, Azure Blob, SharePoint), governance, billing, and monitoring. Professional experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper V), storage technologies, certificates, and enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, CommVault). Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex, multi platform technical incidents and conduct thorough root cause analysis across cloud and on premise environments. Experience with infrastructure automation (PowerShell, CLI, APIs), monitoring tools, and performance tuning of cloud and hybrid systems. Knowledge of disaster recovery, resilience patterns, high availability architectures, and enterprise backup strategies. Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, organizational, and customer service skills; ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to evolving technologies and priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with IT service management practices (incident, problem, change management) and cross-team operational coordination. Experience with advanced cloud and infrastructure technologies beyond the minimum requirements, including multi-cluster virtualization, enterprise storage, virtual firewalls, cloud security, and hybrid identity. Proficiency with programming and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, SQL, Python, .NET) and experience developing automation or workflow integrations for multi-tier systems. Experience designing, administering, or optimizing enterprise-scale monitoring and observability frameworks (log analytics, dashboards, automated remediation workflows). Experience leading technical initiatives such as cloud modernization, architectural design, infrastructure migrations, or cross-functional working groups, including producing documentation or standards. Experience evaluating and applying emerging automation or AI technologies to improve infrastructure engineering, troubleshooting, monitoring, or documentation. Broader security engineering background, including certificate/PKI design, secrets management, secure access controls, or incident response across cloud and on-prem systems. Physical Requirements Ability to: Work in a seated or standing position for extended periods of time Use a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time which may include repetitive motion Occasionally reach, bend, or kneel to access or handle equipment Regularly lift, move, and/or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds Additional Requirements It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components: Conflict of Interest Review Criminal History Check Education / License Verification Employment Reference / Records Check In addition, this position requires successful background clearance including fingerprinting to access Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. How To Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us or 651-300-7025. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us. Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? A sense of purpose in their work Connection with their coworkers and communities Opportunities for personal and professional growth Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your Benefits May Include Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

What you’ll do

Design, administer, secure, and modernize cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including Azure and AWS services, servers, virtualization, identity, storage, backups, and disaster recovery. Lead complex incident response and infrastructure changes, develop automation and monitoring, and provide technical leadership while coordinating with security, application, and networking teams.

Requirements

Requires a degree in information technology, information systems, or a related field plus at least four years of directly related experience, or at least six years of directly related experience. Candidates need experience with Azure and/or AWS, Windows Server, virtualization, storage, certificates, enterprise backups, automation, monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and independently resolving complex incidents.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Fertility Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax-Free Expense Accounts
• Professional Development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Incident Management · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Azure Cloud Administration
• AWS Cloud Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Virtualization
• Identity and Access Management
• Infrastructure Automation
• PowerShell
• Cloud Migration
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Root Cause Analysis
• Performance Monitoring
• Infrastructure Security
• Storage Administration
• Certificate Management
• Technical Leadership
• Incident Management

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership

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