Water Network Analyst I

Water Network Analyst I

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Water Network Analyst I

Salary

$33.86 - $46.61 Hourly

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number

2025-00537

Department

Public Works - Water Treatment & Distribution

Division

PW Water Business Services

Opening Date

11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date

12 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CPE

Description

Benefits

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Position Description

This position will support Water’s SCADA and Security networks, infrastructure and cybersecurity for the utility’s mission critical systems used to treat and distribute potable water to Minneapolis and suburban customers. The Network Analyst I position will work with the Network Analyst II to maintain, monitor, and upgrade all the various components of our critical infrastructure as well as work with other Water IT team members on tasks and projects to meet the technology needs of the utility.

Salary :

Anticipated starting salary : $33.86 - 46.61 / hour, depending on qualifications

Work Location :

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support Water network infrastructures by performing switch and router configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of industrial control system and security networks.

Perform domain administration duties, including Active Directory and DHCP / IP management.

Support various network communication platforms, firewalls, interfaces and remote access.

Support virtual server environments that host industrial control systems, physical security and other critical water applications.

Support and monitor disaster recovery systems and online database and file backups.

Utilize cybersecurity monitoring tools for SCADA networks and stay informed of industry cybersecurity threats. Train users in City’s and utility’s cyber best practices and policies. Recommend cybersecurity updates and policy changes.

Configure, install and maintain desktop, mobile, and printing hardware as needed for SCADA and Security systems.

Recommend and schedule hardware and server administration events including operating system and hardware patches and upgrades.

Coordinate City IT asset inventories and support for the Division.

Facilitate inventory management and enterprise-wide documentation of network infrastructure.

Advise other team members on compatibility and performance issues across systems, services and hardware and offer recommended solutions.

Act as an on-call resource for all systems and infrastructure outages, and guide network and system outages to resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Primarily indoors but may do some work in confined spaces or heights up to ten feet.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

3 years of post-high school specialized education in computer networking, cybersecurity or Microsoft software.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

3 years of related experience.

LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Desired : Cisco or Microsoft certification

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience and / or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score(70%)on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [MPEA (CPE) () ] .For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit the City of Minneapolis website.

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire onemonth after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of current networking technologies and solutions.

Proficiency with network performance and monitoring tools for documenting and troubleshooting network infrastructure.

Demonstrated knowledge of disaster recovery / business continuation practices and data backup systems.

Ability to configure and support virtual environments and new technology in both hardware & software.

Experience and knowledge of domain administration, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and Active Directory will be preferred

Knowledge of Operational Technology networks and environments desirable

Good oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and good problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to : work independently; analyze, develop and implement application software; effectively prioritize and schedule multiple assignments.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page () .

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design () with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements () .

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

Pension : The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs :

Metropass : TheMetropass () program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

Parking or Van Pool : The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan () gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions () , health club discounts and more.

01

How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

Recruiter

City of Minneapolis website

City of Minneapolis employee

City of Minneapolis job interest card

City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin

Friend, family, or community

League of Minnesota Cities website

Diversityjobs.com website

Governmentjobs.com website

website

Minnesotajobs.com website

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website

Other Website

LinkedIn

Twitter / X

Facebook

Other social media site

Newspaper

Other media

College or University

Community organization

Job Fair

Professional association

Site Visit

Other

02

If you marked other, please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

Please rank your skills and experience, from 1-5 (1 being the lowest; 5 being the highest) in managing and maintaining network architectures, including upgrade projects.

04

Do you have experience with Cisco switches and routers?

Yes

No

05

Do you have professional, full-time experience maintaining and configuring firewalls?

Yes

No

06

Which professional certifications do you currently hold? (Check all that apply) (Please include certifications in your application)

Cisco Certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)

Microsoft Certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE)

CompTIA Security+ or Network+

Other relevant IT certification

No professional certifications

07

If you marked other for question 6, please list what certification(s) you hold.

08

How much experience do you have working with cybersecurity systems, monitoring tools, or responding to network threats?

No experience

Less than 1 year

More than 1 year but less than 3 years

More than 3 years but less than 5 years

5 years or more

09

How would you rate your experience configuring or supporting virtual server environments?

No experience

Basic – Limited experience assisting with virtual servers

Intermediate – Can perform common support tasks

Advanced – Independently manage and troubleshoot virtual servers

Expert – Design and maintain complex virtual environments

10

How familiar are you with disaster recovery, business continuity, or data backup systems?

Not familiar

Some familiarity through coursework or observation

Practical experience maintaining or testing backups

Significant experience developing and implementing recovery plans

11

Do you have experience with SCADA or control system networks?

Yes

No

12

How would you describe your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT staff, engineers, or operations personnel) to resolve network or system issues?

No experience

Limited experience working on cross-functional teams

Some experience collaborating with other departments

Regularly collaborate with other teams to solve technical issues

Leading or coordinating technical resolution projects

13

Which technologies do you have professional experience implementing and maintaining? (Check all that apply)

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft DNS

Microsoft DHCP

None of the above

Required Question

Employer

City of Minneapolis

Address

350 South 5th Street

Room 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

Phone

(612) 673-2282

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