Job Description
Are you looking for a stable and impactful career in public service? The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Technology Specialist to join our dynamic team in Omaha. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports state operations, ensuring data security, and providing top-tier technical support to government employees.
Why Join State Government?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Job security and stability in a vital public sector role.
- Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the Nebraska community.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the administration, maintenance, and security of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
- Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and training for hardware and software systems.
- Implement and monitor data protection protocols to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Manage software licensing, inventory control, and system upgrades for departmental equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy new IT solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Conduct regular system audits and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT support, systems administration, or network engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, and Office 365 environments.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity best practices, and hardware configurations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for translating technical jargon to non-technical staff.
- Ability to obtain a favorable background check and necessary security clearances.