<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets to support business decision-making, operational performance, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and proven experience in market forecasting, trend analysis, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Analyze large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable business insights.</li><li>Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and models to support leadership decision-making.</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions to manipulate, summarize, and analyze data, including:</li><li>PivotTables and PivotCharts</li><li>XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS</li><li>Nested IF statements</li><li>Power Query</li><li>Data validation</li><li>Conditional formatting</li><li>Advanced formulas and financial/statistical functions</li><li>Build and refine market forecasting models to project sales, demand, revenue, and business trends.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to gather reporting requirements and deliver meaningful analysis.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and provide recommendations based on findings.</li><li>Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reporting systems.</li><li>Present analytical findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and business-friendly manner.</li><li>Support budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives through data-driven forecasting and scenario analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and increase efficiency through automation and best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a complex enterprise technology environment serving the local Minnesota area. This role is ideal for a versatile infrastructure specialist who can work across cloud platforms, virtualization, network services, and core systems operations. The position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in the local metro area and be comfortable managing multi-site infrastructure with a strong focus on reliability, security, and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and improve cloud and on-premises infrastructure across enterprise environments, ensuring dependable performance and availability.</p><p>• Administer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services while supporting broader infrastructure initiatives tied to business and technical needs.</p><p>• Oversee multi-site, multi-forest Active Directory environments, including policy administration and identity-related services.</p><p>• Support virtualization platforms with Nutanix and contribute to the health and scalability of datacenter operations.</p><p>• Coordinate patching, endpoint administration, device management, and infrastructure monitoring to maintain secure and stable systems.</p><p>• Troubleshoot Windows desktop and server issues at multiple levels of complexity and provide effective resolution across the environment.</p><p>• Work with network, cloud, desktop, and server service providers to maintain seamless infrastructure support.</p><p>• Contribute to network operations by supporting routing, firewall administration, and Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity across locations.</p><p>• Strengthen infrastructure security by implementing and maintaining logging, alerting, and other operational security tools.</p>
<p>**************THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION***************************</p><p>Robert Half is expanding its full-time team of IT consultants in Minnesota. As a trusted technology partner, we deliver strategic solutions that bridge legacy systems with modern workplace platforms. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who lead with vision, architect with precision, and implement with impact—while guiding clients through complex infrastructure and security transformations.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p><br></p><p>As an Infrastructure Engineer/Architect – Cloud, Security & Workplace Technologies, you’ll lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll work directly with clients to assess needs; architect tailored systems and implement technologies that drive operational excellence and security resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based cloud architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.</li><li>Develop automation frameworks using PowerShell to streamline infrastructure operations.</li><li>Architect and manage virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper-V.</li><li>Design and deploy Windows Server and Active Directory solutions, including hybrid identity integrations with Microsoft Entra ID.</li><li>Strategically implement and manage Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 environments.</li><li>Define and enforce enterprise-grade security controls across infrastructure layers.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, firewall configurations, and compliance audits.</li><li>Serve as a technical advisor in client engagements, translating business needs into actionable infrastructure strategies.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with client stakeholders, project managers, and internal teams.</li><li>Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.</li><li>Stay ahead of emerging technologies and proactively recommend improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Interested candidates should contact Sally at 612.249.0254 or submit resumes to sally.lander@roberthalf.(com).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a versatile Web Developer to join a service-focused organization in Maple Grove, Minnesota in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position combines hands-on web development with technical leadership, giving you the opportunity to build solutions, guide execution, and help shape priorities across IT initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable partnering with business teams, translating operational needs into practical technical outcomes, and balancing coding responsibilities with project oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, enhance, and maintain web-based solutions using technologies such as Shopify, Laravel, and MySQL to support business operations and customer-facing needs.<br>• Provide technical direction for daily development activities, ensuring work is prioritized effectively and completed in alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, clarify objectives, and turn business needs into scalable technical solutions.<br>• Lead and coordinate the efforts of a small IT team by organizing tasks, monitoring progress, and helping remove roadblocks during project execution.<br>• Troubleshoot application, database, and system issues, identifying root causes and implementing timely, reliable fixes.<br>• Contribute directly to software development through coding, solution design, testing, and ongoing optimization of existing applications.<br>• Oversee technical projects from planning through delivery, balancing deadlines, resource needs, and changing priorities.<br>• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences to support decision-making, alignment, and successful implementation.
<p>We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and advance our security environment. This position will focus on protecting infrastructure, applications, and data by developing practical safeguards, evaluating risk, and improving defensive capabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, sound judgment during security events, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams throughout the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, deploy, and refine security controls that protect enterprise networks, systems, and business-critical information.</p><p>• Monitor the security landscape for suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and coordinate timely response actions when issues arise.</p><p>• Review technical environments against defined security expectations and support secure day-to-day operation and maintenance practices.</p><p>• Identify weaknesses across infrastructure, applications, and configurations, then drive remediation efforts to reduce exposure.</p><p>• Evaluate third-party vendors for adherence to organizational security standards and risk management expectations.</p><p>• Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to embed security requirements into projects and operational processes.</p><p>• Track emerging threats, tools, and best practices, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen the overall security posture.</p><p>• Help ensure compliance with relevant privacy, security, and regulatory obligations through assessments, documentation, and control validation.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on security best practices related to networks, cloud services, web applications, and email protection.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Systems Engineer/Architect. This position will lead the design and support of Microsoft-based infrastructure across server, identity, messaging, and cloud collaboration environments. The role is suited for a senior technical specialist who can shape scalable solutions, strengthen platform security, and guide complex operational and project work. You will work closely with IT, security, application, and business teams to deliver dependable, high-performing services across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Architect and enhance Microsoft infrastructure services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange, Microsoft 365, file services, and enterprise authentication platforms.</p><p>• Establish technical standards, configuration baselines, lifecycle plans, and operational procedures that improve reliability, security, performance, and continuity.</p><p>• Provide senior-level guidance to cross-functional teams by translating business needs and technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions.</p><p>• Lead complex initiatives involving upgrades, integrations, cloud-connected services, automation efforts, and infrastructure modernization programs.</p><p>• Act as an escalation resource for advanced Windows and Microsoft platform issues, driving root cause analysis, major incident response, and long-term remediation.</p><p>• Strengthen platform protection through patching strategies, system hardening, monitoring, backup practices, and compliance-focused controls.</p><p>• Build and refine automation using PowerShell and related scripting or configuration management approaches to improve efficiency and consistency.</p><p>• Track system health, capacity, and availability trends, then recommend proactive improvements that reduce risk and improve service quality.</p><p>• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge materials.</p><p>• Mentor engineers and administrators by reviewing technical approaches, sharing expertise, and reinforcing engineering best practices.</p>
<p><strong>Please Note:</strong> This position supports government-contracted programs. As a result, candidates must be <strong>U.S. Citizens</strong> to be eligible for consideration.</p><p><strong>Senior Software Engineer (Test Systems & Manufacturing)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Burnsville, MN</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Onsite, First Shift (Flexible Start Time Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM)</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire, 12 Months with Potential for Full-Time Conversion</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a test engineering organization responsible for commercial and defense-related sensor products. This position plays a key role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and integration of software used in production test systems and manufacturing environments.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, collaborating across disciplines, and working closely with hardware, software, and test equipment in support of production operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications used for manufacturing test systems and production equipment.</li><li>Troubleshoot software, hardware, and test-system issues that impact production operations.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of test software solutions supporting new and existing products.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators to identify root causes and resolve technical challenges.</li><li>Support verification, validation, and requirements traceability activities throughout the development lifecycle.</li><li>Develop and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and best practices related to test software development.</li><li>Review software designs, provide technical recommendations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Present project updates, technical findings, and design reviews to engineering teams and leadership.</li><li>Support modernization efforts for existing test platforms and manufacturing solutions.</li><li>Participate in cross-functional projects involving software, electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>