Information Technology Systems Administrator
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$35.834

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012167 Information Technology Systems Administrator (Open)

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Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.

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.

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. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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.
  

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 3 to 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), and Group Policy management.
  
• Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive).
  
• Microsoft Intune or other endpoint management tools.
  
• Managing virtualized environments with Hyper-V and VMware.
  
• Networking protocols and firewall administration.
  
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
  
• AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
  

Skills

• Project management principles and practices.
  
• Applicable hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
  
• Systems design, maintenance, and implementation practices and procedures.
  
• System security software and tools.
  
• Windows and Linux operating systems.
  
• Database management and/or administration principles.
  
• Coaching and developing others.
  
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing activities and assignments.
  
• Developing objectives and strategies.
  
• Designing, installing, and maintaining networks.
  
• 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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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