Network Security Specialist - Information Technology Spec 2

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Working Title:

Network Security Specialist - Information Technology Spec 2

Institution:

Normandale Community College

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Bloomington

Flsa:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: Information Tech Spec 2

Unlimited, Full-Time

•                           8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Salary Range:  Hourly from $28.18 to $45.82; Annually from $53,328 to $95,672
• *Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday September 26 until October 5 11:59pm

The Position And The Department

This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and protecting our network infrastructure against internal and external threats ensuring access is restricted to authorized users. Network Security Specialist leads the daily activities for identity and access management, provisioning students, faculty and staff accounts for access to the Normandale network resources. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of network protocols, security tools, and incident response procedures.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

Your Qualifications

Essential:

• Two years’ experience in an information technology environment
• Two years’ experience coordinating users and groups working with, Azure, Entra ID and M365
• Two years’ experience with IT network technology including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and IT Security concepts and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical perspective with strong problem-solving skills
• Superb communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and multi-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• Three years’ experience running and administering users and groups in an Active Directory environment
• Three years’ experience and knowledge with M365, Azure, Entra AD
• Three years’ experience with IT network technology including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and IT Security concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of the MinnState System

Why Normandale

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.  We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

Great Benefits Package

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. This position is also part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter.  If you are a current Minn State employee, please log into Workday, go into Jobs Hub. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

11-19-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-24-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Heather Nicole Nova

Posting Contact Email:

heather.nova@normandale.edu