Information Technology Specialist 3
The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is a nonpartisan
professional office in Minnesota state government’s Legislative
Branch. OLA audits, evaluates, and reviews state agencies and
programs; identifies their strengths and weaknesses; and recommends
improvements to legislators and agency officials. The office has a
Financial Audit Division, a Program Evaluation Division, and a Special
Reviews Division.
The Information Technology Specialist 3 (ITS3) will manage OLA’s
internal and external websites, email system, and Linux servers, and
provide database application and server administration. The ITS3 will
provide technical and operational support for in-house LAN and
end-user computers. This position will provide backup and recovery on
file systems, log analysis on servers, and support for OLA-issued
phones.
Position Information
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Salary range is from $35.41 to $57.64 per hour, the equivalent of
$73,936 to $120,352 per year. The Legislative Auditor will determine
the starting salary within the above salary range based on the
candidate’s qualifications.
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Information technology staff typically work Monday through Friday.
Some weekend work may be required. Due to the nature of the work,
the individual in this position will be required to work in the
office at least 50 percent of the time.
Job Duties
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Administer OLA’s Windows virtual environment, including
installation, configuration, and ongoing support
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Serve as support for application software on Windows and Linux
servers, Azure, and client devices, including installation,
configuration, and help desk support
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Serve as vendor contact for software; coordinate purchasing, bid
solicitation, software licensing, and vendor support and consulting
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Serve as support for Linux servers, including web servers, docker
environments, and vendor web applications
- Update internal and external websites
- Update and maintain backup software system
Minimum Qualifications
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At least two years of experience supporting Windows and Linux
environments
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Experience with a scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, or
Python
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Strong interpersonal skills, as this position is the primary
technical support contact for OLA staff
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
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A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant
field is desirable
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IT security-related training and experience, particularly relating
to Windows and Linux server hardening
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Experience with administering staff laptops and miscellaneous client
devices, including installation, configuration, and ongoing support
- Experience in an Azure/Active Directory environment
- VMware and Firewall support experience
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Experience with automated software updates, installation, and
imaging
- Experience with html and php web programming
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Experience supporting audio/visual equipment in a conference room
setting
Additional Requirements
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All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. We will review to identify applicants meeting minimum and
preferred requirements. Selected applicants will go through an
interview process and may be asked to submit education transcripts
and employment references.
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We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.
Violations relevant to being an evaluator at OLA may disqualify an
applicant.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B
status).
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Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with
extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.
How to Apply
Interested applicants
must submit a cover letter with their resume through the
state’s
Careers website. You may do
this by uploading the documents as a single file attachment, or
uploading the cover letter separately from the resume. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at
651-259-3637 or e-mail
careers@state.mn.us.
ITS3-Information Technology Specialist – Job ID 90244
(Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.)
If you have questions about the position, contact Penny Gomez, Human
Resources Manager at
Penny.Gomez@state.mn.us.
Why Work for Us
Meaningful work. OLA helps to improve state government by
promoting good management in state agencies and enhancing program
effectiveness. Evaluation assistants will gain valuable research
experience while contributing to OLA’s mission.
Great benefits. OLA, as part of the State of
Minnesota, offers
excellent health and retirement benefits, as well as a strong commitment to work-life balance to help you
thrive both at work and in your personal life.
OLA values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse
experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work.
