Infrastructure Systems Administrator
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Infrastructure Systems Administrator to fill the role of Technical, Systems, or Senior Systems Analyst
Salary Range
Technical Analyst - $6,288.00 - $7,860.00
Systems Analyst - $7,979.00 - $10,173.00
Senior Systems Analyst - $9,155.00 - $11,673.00
Location: Located at one of the following NPPD locations in Nebraska: Columbus, Doniphan, Kearney, Norfolk, Plattsmouth, or York. This role may be eligible for a partial telecommute or a hybrid work schedule following the initial training period.
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting Date: 12/26/2025
Closing Date: 1/11/2026
Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!
By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.
Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
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Position Summary
This position is a part of the Infrastructure team within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Operations group. The focus for this role is Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM), vulnerability remediation, and security compliance. Other responsibilites may include the design and support for servers, storage, virtualization, active directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in Linux is desired. Daily activities may include support for hyperconverged infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Citrix, virtual machines, group policy, disaster recovery, PowerShell, Kubernetes, and server operating systems. Additionally, this position will have an active role on NPPD’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team.
Education, Training and Experience
Technical Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.
Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.
Senior Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.
Experience
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
- Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.
Ideal Technical Skills
- Administer Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) for system deployment and updates.
- Perform vulnerability remediation to ensure system security and compliance.
- Administer and maintain servers, storage systems, and virtualization platforms
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively and reactively
- Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with company policies
- Maintain backups, disaster recovery plans, and system upgrades
- Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP services
- Maintain Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration
- Provide support with Intune/Entra
- Management and maintaining Configuration Management Databases
- Provide support for Linux and Windows operating systems
- Other Skills - Cybersecurity, technical writing, procedural writing, ITSM
Licenses and/or Certifications
Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.
Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Analyst:
Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment. Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.
Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.
Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.
Provide 24/7 system support, as needed.
Systems Analyst:
In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical Analyst, the Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:
Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.
Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.
Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Technical Analyst - Pay Grade - 12 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,288.00 - $7,860.00
Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 14 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,979.00 - $10,173.00
Senior Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 15 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $9,155.00 - $11,673.00
Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer