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# Middleware Systems Administrator - ITS5

- **Company:** State of Minnesota
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $84,094.0 - $143,749.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Information Systems, Middleware, Extranet, IBM WebSphere MQ, OSI Models, Linux Commands, Oracle (Applications), Pattern Recognition, Oracle Service Bus, Ansible, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Splunk
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3338245824&tx=ZT2524THV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience working with Middleware Information Systems., * Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise Middleware platform (e.g., Oracle Service Bus, IBM MQ Enterprise, Splunk.

 * Internet, extranet and intranet web application systems.
 * Experience with TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.
 * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 * Ability to translate application systems logging and data requirements into meaningful and useable data for pattern analysis and Middleware software solutions
 * 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.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

 * Expert level in developing and maintained middleware message brokering between distributed enterprise applications (e.g., Oracle Service Bus, IBM MQ Enterprise, Splunk)
 * Expert level in Oracle/Sun Identity and Access Management (IdAM) infrastructure
 * Expert level Ansible system automation, * Expert level in maintaining and supporting Unix/Linux and Windows systems
 * Strong analytical, communications skills, problem solving, and human relations skills.
 * Advanced certifications involving operation, maintenance, administration of at least one enterprise Middleware platform (e.g., Oracle Service Bus, IBM MQ Enterprise, Splunk).
 * Windows and Linux command line experience.

## Description

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
 * CJIS Background Check
 * Drug screen
 * Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.


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