Network Operations Center Analyst

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.374

Job Posting:

JR2026- Network Operations Center Analyst (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

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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.

This is the second level of professional in the Network Operations Center series. Work requires general proficiency in network operations security and user support and is conducted under limited supervision. Positions may troubleshoot problems that do not follow established patterns so the cause is not obvious and established protocols do not work. Provides off-hour Tier 1 and some Tier 2 Service Desk support for 24/7 state agencies. Positions carry out defined work procedures and processes using judgment to select the most appropriate technical guidelines and adapt them to accomplish new and complex tasks. Trains technical staff in standard policies and work processes.

Decision-making involves the same pre-determined questions and protocols; however the complexity of decisions are greater involving program parameters related protocols from other applications timelines and personnel impacted by the decision. Judgment is used in escalating problems contacting vendors or supervisors communicating outage/remediation and emergency change information to users to maintain positive collaborative relationships researching and planning various mitigation strategies and documenting effective measures.

Look at what we have to offer!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 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: Monitors a wide variety of information and network systems including but not limited to telecommunicationcircuits LAN/WAN systems routers switches firewalls VoIP systems servers storage backup operating systemsand core applications using diagnostic programs on networks to pinpoint problems and monitor overall networkhealth. Isolate potential security vulnerabilities and provide data analysis to assist in incident resolution. Performs complex troubleshooting fault isolation root cause analysis and incident management supporting IPnetworks and network hardware ethernet switches routers digital signaling circuits and relateditems/equipment. Resolves outages by isolating programs and escalating to appropriate technical personnel. Notifyusers and vendors of change management issues outages and remediation status. Respond to Tier 1 Level and limited Tier 2 Level Service Desk requests for technical support from state users. Prioritize incidents in accordance with agency business requirements OCIO policies and operational impact. Document all actions in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Create and maintain reports on usage of bandwidth utilization of servers uptime/downtime and other basic systems testing and operational tasks which may include installation of patches network connectivitytesting script execution etc. Develop and document standard operating procedures for use by Network Operations Center staff includingdevelopment of processes to ensure consistent execution of repeatable tasks. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Associates degree in computer science information technology or relevant field. Two years experience supporting and monitoring network systems or servers in an enterprise environment. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance required.

Work Schedule: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10PM - 6AM

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: IT network design planning and analysis; server operating systems and network devices; networkmonitoring systems and cyber security; business continuity and technology recovery principles and processes. ITILService Management and Change Management. Lean Six Sigma.
Skill in: diagnosing and resolving complex network switching and routing issues; using network monitoring andmanagement tools in a large-scale environment; troubleshooting infrastructure problems/risks.
Ability to: troubleshoot with capture tools and network protocol analysis; define and create process documentation;communicate technical concepts to non-technical employees; manage and prioritize multiple incidents withpotentially competing priorities; effectively communicate over the phone via email IM mass notification and inperson; serve as technological resource to others; make independent decisions after evaluating numerous alternatives; effectively and consistently provide customer service and satisfaction.

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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.