Working Title: Data Systems Recovery Architect
Job Class: Systems Architect
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88916
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Remote
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/17/2025
Closing Date : 09/23/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Enterprise Backup
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $42.07 - $71.79 / hourly; $87,842 - $149,897 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
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 will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
The Data Systems Recovery Architect serves as the enterprise leader in designing, implementing, and advancing MNIT's backup and disaster recovery architecture. This position provides vision and technical expertise across infrastructure services, with a focus on system design, management, performance optimization, and engineering documentation for statewide backup environments. Working closely with the Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure Services (DHIS) division, the architect plays a key role in modernizing enterprise services through the adoption of upgraded tools, automation, and best practices aligned with current industry and security standards.
As MNIT's lead subject matter expert in data systems recovery, this role is responsible for developing enterprise standards, processes, and solutions that strengthen resiliency and continuity of services. The position integrates technology, people, and complex processes to deliver reliable enterprise and shared services that meet diverse agency needs. The architect also provides guidance on technology advancements and regulatory changes, ensuring that MNIT's disaster recovery and backup environments remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.
This is a Remote Worker position ( , where the employees home address shall serve as their official work location and must be located within the continental United States. Remote work is a condition of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. ( *: *
Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of related experience in systems or network design.
Experience must include:
Knowledge of architect standards and conventions such as TOGAF, ISO/IEC, Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture, etc.
Experience architecting and implementing Commvault Hybrid Cloud Environments, including backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Experience architecting and implementing Commvault in Azure Commercial, Azure Government, Azure Local, Oracle, and AWS cloud environments.
Experience applying CJIS, HIPAA, and IRS Pub 1075 compliance framework in hybrid cloud environments.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Lead work or supervisory experience.
Commvault Professional Certification.
Six (6)+ years architecting and implementing Commvault Ransomware/Disaster Recovery services, architecture, and implementation in hybrid cloud environments.
Experience architecting and implementing Commvault data systems recovery solutions for Salesforce and GitHub.
Experience with specification, site surveying, and installation of complex backup systems.
Experience using data modeling tools to analyze sources and design enterprise backup strategies.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices to plan, direct, and evaluate work.
Experience documenting total cost of ownership and preparing hybrid cloud backup audit documentation.
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
CJIS Background Check
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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