Information technology systems administrator

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Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $37.008

Job Posting: JR2026-00029337 Information Technology Systems Administrator (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-30-2026

Job Description:

The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

The Judicial Branch offers:

• Health & Wellness 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Financial Security 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• Paid Time Off & Leave 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Professional Growth Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Duties

1. Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining the Judicial Department’s systems and software.
2. Responsible for planning, architecture/design, and implementation of hardware and software installations, configurations, and decommissions.
3. Responsible for monitoring and maintenance of relevant systems and associated hardware/software and provides support and troubleshooting for those systems when required.
4. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices to include security tools, workstations, mobile devices, servers and network devices.
5. Assists the Information Security Officer in the design and execution of system vulnerability assessments, system penetration tests, and system security audit.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

Manages enterprise IT systems and cloud infrastructure, which includes maintenance, testing, system backups, restoring the system after a failure, configuring and maintaining on-prem and cloud systems, creating and maintaining system scripts, installing system software, understanding connections to other computer systems, and answering questions and providing assistance as needed.

Designs, installs, monitors, and maintains system security, which includes implementing security practices, configuring equipment, diagnosing and resolving connectivity issues, and ensuring system security standards are enforced.

Establishes, implements, and maintains system security strategy and requirements.

Develops and implements strategies for server management including monitoring performance; preventative maintenance, problem avoidance, and troubleshooting.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, AND Experience: 7 years of related experience; or Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Licensing Requirements

Incumbents in this class typically require: None.

Knowledge Requirements

Project management principles and practices; Applicable hardware, software, and peripheral devices; Systems design, maintenance, and implementation practices and procedures; AWS and Azure cloud environments; System security software and tools; Diagnostic analyzer tools and equipment; Troubleshooting techniques and methods; Windows and Linux operating systems; Database management and/or administration principles.

Skill Requirements

Prioritizing work; Coaching and developing others; Organizing, planning, and prioritizing activities and assignments; Developing objectives and strategies; Designing, installing and maintaining networks; Utilizing complex diagnostic analyzers and related equipment and tools; Troubleshooting complex IT issues; Preparing long-term plans, contracts, and operational reports; Utilizing, managing, and administering systems; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.