Information Technology Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a computing management professional to support the Center on Children, Families and the Law (CCFL) and the Public Policy Center (PPC). The role includes server maintenance, security, asset tracking, backups, user support, and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree with IT experience, virtualization experience, and strong customer service and project management skills; familiarity with Windows deployments and enterprise

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus three years IT experience in a large computing environment.
• Experience with desktop/application virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with the configuration and deployment of Windows software and OS in large computing and networked environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive data.
• Knowledge of customer service practices; and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide computing management activities and support staff at CCFL and PPC.
• Perform server maintenance (web and data); ensure security and continuity of operations.
• Track and project computing asset needs; monitor backups and redundancies.
• Support users; create and maintain process and asset documentation.
• Research and consult on tools to address needs; supervise student workers.
• Work with endpoint management software to deploy OS and applications; provide event support.

Skills

End-user support

Desktop virtualization

Windows deployment

Customer service

Project management

Data security

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Endpoint management software

Mac OS X

Linux

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Department

Department Ctr on Children Families & the Law-1082

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260844

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/22/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

This position will provide a range of computing management activities and will support staff at the Center on Children, Families and the Law ( CCFL ) and the Public Policy Center ( PPC ). This includes: server maintenance (web and data); developing and maintaining computing security and continuity of operations; tracking and projecting need for computing assets; monitoring backup and redundancies; supporting users; creating and maintaining computing process and asset documentation; researching and consulting on a variety of tools to address needs; supervising student workers; working with endpoint management software to deploy operating systems and applications; and event support.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus three (3) year’ IT experience including providing end-user support (desktop and networked servers) in a large computing environment is required; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with desktop/application virtualization technologies
• Familiarity with the configuration and deployment of Windows software and OS in large computing and networked environment
• Ability to manage sensitive data
• Knowledge of customer service practices; and project management experience.

US citizenship is required due to national security and access to sensitive data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Providing end-user support (desktop and networked servers) in a large computing environment.
• Familiarity with Mac OS X and Linux.
• Demonstrated experience with audio-visual equipment and troubleshooting video conferences.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $52,000/yr. minimum

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

If Temporary, indicate end date

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Appointment End Date

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