IT Operations Analyst III

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.111

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029581 IT Operations Analyst III (Open)

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Job Description:

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.
Under limited supervision and direction of the Identity Team IT Supervisor, this position will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing enterprise systems related to Identity Management, both on-premises and in the cloud, for the State of Nebraska. Additional responsibilities include optimization, documentation, and maintenance, and performance of technologies related to Identity Management. Candidate will establish procedures, guidelines and standards; performs related work as assigned. This position will be responsible for mentoring and guiding systems engineers with advanced problem resolution skills.
Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties: Candidate will provide technical support at a lead level for our Active Directory/Identity Management environments on premise and in the cloud. This position will be responsible for maintaining systems related to Identity Management such as MIM, LAPS, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, Domain Controller administration, certificate administration, and more. Acting as a technical liaison between upper management and subordinate teammates and offer support to our clients. Develop and maintain procedures and processes, create documentation and assist clients and other information technology employees.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s or other similar two year technical degree in computer engineering/science, communications/electronic equipment, or related discipline of study AND three to five years of work experience strategic work planning, and conducting the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of equipment and components of a large communications network in addition to performing the analysis of network/electronics equipment and preparing related technical recommendations; three additional years of applicable work experience can be substituted for a degree. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor degree in IT related field. Three years of experience in Microsoft Windows Server administration and management. Three years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, MIM, LAPS, Group Policy, and MFA administration. Certifications are a plus. A working knowledge of infrastructure, server environments, application management, and basic networking.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of information technology theory, principles, and practices
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software
• General knowledge of local and wide area network systems
• Knowledge of client/server network protocols and Internet/Intranet applications
• Skill in delivering responsive, quality customer service
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation of systems and procedures
• Ability to successfully apply information engineering techniques; ability to design a data centered information system; ability to effectively design and use relational databases; ability to effectively test and debug systems and programs
• Ability to accurately estimate time and cost requirements in project development and implementation
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet schedules and time lines for assigned work

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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.