Systems Engineer
Teal · Minneapolis, MN
$80,000–$110,000
Jun 29, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level infrastructure and systems engineering role at a managed IT services provider, focused on designing, implementing, and supporting client networks and systems — including Microsoft Azure, M365, Active Directory, virtualization, and firewalls. The position involves resolving escalated issues, mentoring junior staff, and using AI-assisted tools for documentation and troubleshooting. It suits an experienced MSP engineer comfortable working directly with non-technical clients.
Senior level · 5+ years · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · Full-time
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 45 people in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (network and computer systems administrators). range 20–65
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $105,050 (middle half $85,428–$134,003).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The posting is internally inconsistent on location: the job overview states 'onsite position based in our Minneapolis office' with no relocation assistance, but the Essential Functions section references supporting clients 'in the NOVA / DC Metro area' from 'our office in Dumfries.' This appears to be boilerplate copied from a prior posting. The Minneapolis, MN CBSA is used based on the explicit job overview statement.
The role is classified as a systems/network administrator (15-1244) rather than a software developer because the primary day-to-day work is operating, managing, and supporting client infrastructure — not building or shipping software. However, the scripting, automation, and documentation duties introduce some ambiguity, hence the medium confidence and alt code.
A Bachelor's degree is listed as a requirement but immediately qualified with 'or equivalent experience,' so no minimum degree is flagged as hard-required.
Technical certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Dell) are described as 'highly desirable,' placing them in the preferred category. ConnectWise, Datto, and AWS appear under a knowledge/tools list that reads as preferred context rather than a hard gate.
AI-powered tools (e.g., Thread) are mentioned as part of daily workflow expectations but name no specific certifiable technology skill beyond the product name 'Thread,' which is an internal/MSP-specific platform rather than a broadly benchmarkable skill — omitted from the skills list accordingly.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Backup and Disaster Recovery.
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