AWS Cloud Engineer - ITS4

Job Details Working Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Job ID: 92355 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Limited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 03/04/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services Division/Unit: MNIT Department of Health Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 annually Job Class Option: Systems Software Classified Status: Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214- Professional Employee (MAPE) End Date:Anticipated to last up to two (2) year Re-Posting: Yes FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :No 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. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. Job Summary In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you'll serve as a technical expert on our operations team, partnering with MDH to design, deploy, and maintain solutions that leverage the full power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Your creativity and innovative thinking is not only appreciated but encouraged in our ever-evolving environment. Work where you live, contribute to something bigger than yourself, and be challenged every day. Come build technology that makes a real difference in Minnesotans life, join Minnesota IT Services and the Minnesota Department of Health! This position provides the senior vision, execution, planning and technical leadership in the utilization of the Amazon Cloud for the Minnesota Department of Health. This position oversees the integration and upgrading of software, life cycle monitoring and server patches in all MDH environments. In this capacity, the incumbent will provide oversight for system integrations, servers and assorted infrastructure within the agency using approved standards, processes, technologies and industry best practices. This position also provides operational support for the application portfolio at MDH. The application portfolio contains 120+ business applications used at Health. This position is a technical authority for infrastructure deployment, management, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include researching, technical planning, analysis, design, development and implementation of infrastructure within the Amazon cloud environment, coordinating/assuring peer review to assure quality and consistency with department standards and industry best practices and frequent coordination with other IT subject groups such as the security, database, development and messaging teams. This position additionally researches, reviews, recommends, and plans the introduction and integration of new infrastructure technology into MDH's Cloud environments. This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last two (2) years. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert St. North, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here : Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in Operations Environment. Experience must include: Demonstrated experience with AWS Service in a production environment - EC2, ECS, S3, IAM, KMS, WAF Policies. Experience administering Linux server platforms end-to-end, including provisioning, configuration management, performance tuning, incident response, and lifecycle management. Proven ability to plan and execute patching and vulnerability remediation for server and cloud infrastructure, including change coordination, maintenance windows, verification, and rollback planning. Working knowledge of core networking concepts (e.g., LAN/WAN, routing, DNS, firewalls) and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (security, database, application, messaging) to integrate infrastructure services. Experience working with Git version control, managing code repositories, and using industry standard best practices around collaborative development (e.g., branching, merge and pull requests, release tagging). Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding. Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences. Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months. Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for cloud resources, including repeatable provisioning, configuration, and environment standardization (e.g., using Terraform/CloudFormation and CI/CD practices). Proficiency with scripting and automation to support operations and reliability (e.g., Python, Bash/PowerShell, Ansible) including developing reusable tooling and improving operational efficiency. Experience implementing observability and operational monitoring, including metrics, logs, and alerting; building dashboards; and supporting troubleshooting through centralized logging and event correlation. Working knowledge of relational database concepts and experience collaborating with DBAs on infrastructure dependencies (e.g., connectivity, performance, backup/restore considerations, and high availability). Additional Requirements It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal History Check Reference Check Social Security and Address Verification Education Verification Other legally required checks Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Application Details 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 . For additional information about the application process, go to . Contact If you have questions about this position, contact at VeteransTo be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must: Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. Meet all of the RSV criteria. Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: Current State Employees Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office. About Minnesota IT Services Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT. 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. 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Created: 2026-03-04