Job Description

WHO WE ARE

This posting is a REPOST of this position with some modifications to the description including the desired qualifications and supplemental questions.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate\'s permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Systems Engineer 3 - Infrastructure is a senior level position responsible for all aspects of the Council\'s enterprise computing systems including planning, testing, implementation and support. The ideal candidate will have system administration experience in Microsoft Azure, On-premises (On-Prem) infrastructure, and automation. The position will work as part of a team, designing, building, integrating and supporting systems that meet the METC technology needs. This position will solve problems at a high level and use their extensive knowledge to help set the future direction of the network systems at the Metropolitan Council.

The starting salary will be based on the selected candidate\'s experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity, and includes a generous benefits package.

What you would do in this job

• Administers multiple hardware and software functions that include design, configuration, installation, monitoring, tuning, systems configuration, and release planning and change management
• Responsible for leading problem identification, resolution, proactive problem management, and root cause analysis of system failures
• Coordinates appropriate service outage and recovery communications through the IS Service Desk.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

High school diploma or GED AND nine (9) years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of windows server operating systems including Azure.

Note: Highest completed degree in the following majors: Systems Administration, Systems Engineering and Design, Systems Security or a related field will count towards the minimum nine (9) years of required work experience.

• Associates degree counts as two years of experience
• Bachelor\'s degree or higher counts as four years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• AZ-104 certification
• Experience leading/managing system architecture related projects
• Experience with the following technologies and software:

• Cloud Server Administration preferably Azure
• Microsoft servers
• Active Directory
• VMware/Hyper-V
• Microsoft Visio including the use of automation
• Experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multi-cultural, and inclusive environment

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge and advanced understanding of Microsoft server Operating Systems

• Knowledge and advanced understanding of detached storage solutions
• Strong understanding of overall information security best practices
• Ability to provide great quality customer service
• Problem solving skills across multiple domains and servers
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, business units and vendors
• Ability to implement corrective actions
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Skilled with managing and configuring virtualized hosts for Hyper-V and/or VMWare

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME
Grade: I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:
1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you\'re applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency\'s success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

The Metropolitan Council