What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator position at Minnesota Lottery?
Working Title: AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota Lottery
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.
This position was previously announced from 09/12/2025 to 09/18/2025. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 2645 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for MN Lottery IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
This position will act as the primary Systems Administrator for the Lottery as it relates to AWS Cloud infrastructure, Software Cloud integration, Microsoft Server administration, Microsoft Active Directory administration, Domaine Name System (DNS) configuration, VMWare Host and Virtual Server administration and provisioning, Nimble SAN Storage administration, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Secure Communication Servers, and ServiceNow administration. The AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator is the subject matter experts for these areas and will work in-conjunction with other technical personnel to achieve the Lottery goals, protect Lottery resources, and provide the highest quality computer service to Lottery's clientele.
Responsibilities include:
To facilitate proper credit. your résumé must clearly describe your experience and skills in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of information technology experience in AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Systems Administration:
Candidates will be evaluated on the following experience during the interview:
The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense
In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:
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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you must indicate this on your application and follow the instructions below:
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. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: HRDept@mnlottery.com. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: HRDept@mnlottery.com.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Human Resources at HRDept@mnlottery.com.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Minnesota State Lottery's ADA Coordinator at 651-635-8114 or HRDept@mnlottery.com for assistance.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at HRDept@mnlottery.com.
About The Minnesota State Lottery
Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated more than $4 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.7 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.3 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling. Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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:
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.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota Lottery
- Job ID: 88653
- Location: Roseville
- Telework Eligible: Yes (50% per month)
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/11/2025
- Closing Date: 12/18/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State Lottery / Lottery MAPE
- Division/Unit: Information Technology / Infrastructure
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
- Job Class Option: Network
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt-Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
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.
This position was previously announced from 09/12/2025 to 09/18/2025. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 2645 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for MN Lottery IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
This position will act as the primary Systems Administrator for the Lottery as it relates to AWS Cloud infrastructure, Software Cloud integration, Microsoft Server administration, Microsoft Active Directory administration, Domaine Name System (DNS) configuration, VMWare Host and Virtual Server administration and provisioning, Nimble SAN Storage administration, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Secure Communication Servers, and ServiceNow administration. The AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator is the subject matter experts for these areas and will work in-conjunction with other technical personnel to achieve the Lottery goals, protect Lottery resources, and provide the highest quality computer service to Lottery's clientele.
Responsibilities include:
- Design, provision, configure, and maintain AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC.
- Implement and manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and users to ensure secure access to resources.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.
- Architect and implement AWS environment to ensure a safe, secure, and robust environment.
- Mange, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
- Plan, develop, operate, and maintain the On Premise/Virtual Server Infrastructure, Microsoft Active Directory, and DNS services for the Minnesota Lottery Headquarters and Regional Offices.
- Administering and optimizing storage solutions for both physical and virtualized environments.
- Provide administrations and support for enterprise applications and systems.
To facilitate proper credit. your résumé must clearly describe your experience and skills in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of information technology experience in AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Systems Administration:
Candidates will be evaluated on the following experience during the interview:
- Experience with AWS Infrastructure and On-Premise Servers
- Experience in automating infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to AWS Infrastructure and Applications
- Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems, Windows Server, and Azure
- Experience in Systems Administration
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for eighteen months of experience, OR a related Bachelor’s degree substitutes for one year, OR a related Associate’s substitutes for six months.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Currently holding one or more of these industry standard certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), and CompTIA Security
- Experience and knowledge in these AWS technologies including but not limited to: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC
- Experience with the administration of hardware and software systems including Azure Arc, VMWARE, VCenter, SFTP Servers, ServiceNow, and GoAnywhere
- Experience configuring and managing hybrid identity using Entra ID, Azure AD Connect and Microsoft Entra ID
- Experience implementing and managing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies for both on-premises (Active Directory) and cloud resources (Azure, Entra ID).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to develop, communicate and explain complex technical issues to all levels of staff and customers, and are able to adapt instruction techniques to meet the learning styles of a diverse staff
The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense
In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:
- Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
- SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you must indicate this on your application and follow the instructions below:
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. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: HRDept@mnlottery.com. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: HRDept@mnlottery.com.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Human Resources at HRDept@mnlottery.com.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Minnesota State Lottery's ADA Coordinator at 651-635-8114 or HRDept@mnlottery.com for assistance.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at HRDept@mnlottery.com.
About The Minnesota State Lottery
Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated more than $4 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.7 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.3 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling. Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information.
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
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
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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)
- 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
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.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Salary : $77,402 - $127,660