IT Operations Analyst II

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking an IT professional in Lincoln, NE to support hardware, software, and system administration across the agency. Starting hourly pay rate is $30.986, with opportunities to lead IT initiatives and mentor staff.

The role entails reviewing configurations, researching technologies, and maintaining inventory and documentation while ensuring compliance with regulations. A relevant associate degree and experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Computer Science/IT, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a related IT area such as coding, databases, or systems software.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve proposed hardware and software configurations.
• Serve as vendor contact for PC hardware and software.
• Recommend hardware and software replacement programs.
• Research and define hardware requirements for computer operations.
• Establish and enforce client security practices.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain and manage system inventory databases.
• Investigate and prepare recommendations on emerging technologies.
• Test new hardware and software and provide deployment recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT trends and industry direction.
• Maintain hardware and software inventory systems.
• Recommend hardware and software standards for the organization.
• Provide informal technical training for infrastructure personnel.
• Offer consultation on general technical issues and solutions.
• Provide direction and training to coworkers and agency staff.
• Mentor and guide IT staff on assigned tasks.
• Provide technical support on application development tools.
• Assist in preparing the agency's IT plan and budget.
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations.
• Communicate IT issues and projects to agency leadership.
• Ensure proper documentation is created and maintained.

Skills

Vendor contact

System administration

IT training

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Active Directory

SharePoint

Teams

Juvare WebEOC

Job description

The work we do matters!

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.986

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 08-26-2026

Location: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, 2433 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

Hardware and Software Support:

• Review and approve proposed hardware and software configurations
• Serve as vendor contact for PC hardware and software
• Recommend hardware and software replacement programs
• Research and define hardware requirements for computer operations

System Administration:

• Establish and enforce client security practices
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and statutes
• Maintain and manage system inventory databases

Research:

• Investigate and prepare recommendations on emerging technologies
• Participate in teams researching specific hardware or software solutions
• Test new hardware and software and provide deployment recommendations
• Maintain up to date knowledge of IT trends and industry direction

Procurement:

• Maintain hardware and software inventory systems
• Recommend hardware and software standards for the organization

Training:

• Provide informal technical training for infrastructure personnel
• Offer consultation on general technical issues and potential solutions
• Provide direction, training, and technical assistance to coworkers and agency staff

General:

• Mentor and guide IT staff on assigned tasks
• Provide technical support on application development tools
• Assist in preparing the agency's IT plan and budget
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations
• Communicate with agency leadership regarding IT issues and projects
• Ensure proper documentation is created and maintained

Starting hourly pay rate is $30.986.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Computer Science/IT and one year experience in a related area such as working with coding computer applications relational databases related business/technical experience involving application programming, software installation and maintenance, systems programming and online programming work. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred:

Experience with Juvare WebEOC, and Microsoft Products to include Active Directory, SharePoint and Teams.

Other:

Background/motor vehicle check will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of database back and recovery systems; operating systems and platforms; commonly used query language, etc.
• Skill in writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing; communicate information and ideas, both orally and in writing so others will understand.

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.