IT Support Team Lead

Nelnet; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Health benefits

401K with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet Business Services (NBS) is seeking a Support Team Lead to supervise, coach, and develop a team while handling escalations and advanced problem research. The role supports hybrid work and requires U.S. work authorization.

You will coordinate with multiple tech teams, manage incidents, and drive performance through coaching and objective setting. The position emphasizes collaboration, client-focused service, and continuous improvement, with a compensation range of $70,000–$90,000 per year,

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading technical or development teams.
• 3+ years in software development technical support of bespoke apps.
• 3+ years with ServiceNow, Datadog, Rundeck, Postman, AWS and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop team members through performance management and training.
• Collaborate with team to meet client, organizational and team goals.
• Serve as a liaison among operations and other technology teams.
• Present and discuss technical information to stakeholders to gain understanding and buy-in.
• Run incident management processes with proactive communication to management and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Security clearance

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

ServiceNow

Datadog

Rundeck

Postman

AWS

Database technologies

Claude AI

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services to more than 1,200 higher education institutions, nearly 12,000 K-12 schools, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

The Support Team Lead supervises, instructs, assists, directs and checks the work product of team members. This position is involved in the development of associates through coaching, objective setting, training and performance monitoring. In addition, the Support Team Lead accepts ticket and call escalations when supervisor involvement is needed. This position also performs advance research in complex problems, going beyond the surface-level solution to discover additional threats to NBS systems and customer operations.

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates within 30 miles of an office to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation range for this role is $70,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop team members through performance management, training, and objective setting both within regular and ad hoc meetings.
• Work closely with team members to establish and meet client, organizational and team goals.
• Serve as a liaison among operation teams and other technology teams.
• Present and discuss technical information to establish a rapport, gain understanding, and persuade others when appropriate.
• Run incident management processes, including providing accurate and proactive communication to key stakeholders, including management and clients, ensuring awareness of system impacts/outages.
• Manage team schedules, workload allocation, and technical resource assignments, ensuring efficient coverage and prioritization of work.
• Analyze and understand client needs and requirements on work assignments, facilitating team member understanding.
• Share responsibility for the development, implementation, communication and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Manage software deployments through various environments, overseeing scheduling and communication along with facilitation of the Change Control Board deployment meetings.
• Monitor system functionality, emails, alerts, applications, etc.ng in interviews.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or commensurate experience.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience as a technical or development lead with a demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team.
• 3+ years of experience with software development technical support of bespoke applications.
• 3+ years of experience with technical support tools and platforms, including ServiceNow, Datadog (or other logging/monitoring platforms), Rundeck, Postman, AWS, and database technologies.
• Experience using AI tools, such as Claude, for software development and process improvement.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Proven ability to work effectively with others in high-priority situations.
• Ability to establish priorities and solid problem resolution strategies to deliver needed results.
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to successfully resolve diverse and complex business problems.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if required for role.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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