Information Technology Systems Administrator

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA / HSA

Job summary

State of Nebraska - Nebraska Judicial Branch is seeking an Information Technology Systems Administrator to manage x86 servers running Windows and Linux, SAN storage, and related IT infrastructure from Lincoln, NE. Salary starts at $76,977.40 with probationary raise and annual COLA adjustments.

Responsibilities include system design, installation, monitoring, security, vulnerability assessments, and policy recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, AND
• 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination will be considered.
• All educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining the Judicial Department’s systems and software.
• Responsible for planning, architecture/design, and implementation of hardware and software installations, configurations, and decommissions.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintenance of relevant systems and associated hardware/software and provides support and troubleshooting for those systems when required.
• 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.
• Assists the Information Security Officer in the design and execution of system vulnerability assessments, system penetration tests, and system security audit.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• 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.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

System Administration

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS

Azure

Security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

On-prem & Cloud Systems

Job description

The work we do matters!

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 Description** : **

Under limited supervision, manages the activities and operations required to maintain the Nebraska Judicial Branch’s x86 servers running Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, SAN and associated storage devices, and various other systems in support of the Branch’s IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing statewide activities and operations required to create and maintain the Nebraska Judicial Branch IT systems infrastructure. This includes overseeing system administration, system cybersecurity program architecture, configuration, and maintenance; monitoring system performance; providing technical resolutions for complex system issues; training staff; and providing systems architecture and policy recommendations to senior management.

Location:

521 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Salary and Compensation:

• Starting Salary: $76,977.40 annually (Hiring Rate).

• Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

• Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.

• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.