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Network and Cloud Engineer

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Network and Cloud Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is a full-time position that will design, implement, and manage new and existing cloud infrastructure and networks. It will also support other information technology staff with complex questions, provide training and helping with department ticket requests.

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Location: 3000 Ames Crossing Road, Ste 600, Eagan, MN 55121 Must be able to have onsite presence

Hiring Range: $76,744 - $83,560 Salary, depending on qualifications

Bonus: $1,000 bonus to external candidates

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Must be able to have physical presence in the Twin Cities, Minnesota greater metro area

• Responsible for network systems planning, installation, security, monitoring, change management, and access controls (routers, switches, firewalls, and WAPs).

• Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, pipelines, and releases to automate the deployment of infrastructure as code.

• Implement security measures (firewalls, access controls, encryption) to safeguard network infrastructure.

• Lead the transition from MPLS to modern designs like SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) or SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network).

• Monitor and respond to Microsoft 365 security alerts and incidents using the Microsoft 365 Security Center.

• Some remote opportunities are available

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure the employee has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.

• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check.

• Current driver's license along with a good driving record and valid insurance, if applicable.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate of Arts degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field. In lieu of an Associate's degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of Information Technology experience.

• WatchGuard or other Next-Gen Firewall support experience

• Experience supporting SD-WAN or similar WAN configurations.

• Azure cloud certification

• Three years of experience supporting network hardware and software.

• Two years of experience with Microsoft 365 security and administration.

• Must be able to have physical presence in the Twin Cities, Minnesota greater metro area

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Preference given to candidates with industry-recognized certifications in Network and Cloud engineering, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Cloud+ certification, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or other Azure (AP, DP, or AI) specific certifications.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match

• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available

• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance

• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.