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The Engineer maintains on premise deployment, configuration, support, administration and technical solutions for various technology components that make up the IT Infrastructure environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains IT infrastructure to meet business objectives.
2. Implements technical solutions, specifications and documentation for various sized projects or daily support initiatives.
3. Works with multiple customers, stakeholders and system owners to produce requirements, determine feasibility, analyze cost/benefits requirements and recommend design solution options.
4. Provides technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge.
5. Completes routine preventative measures.
6. Logs analysis, vulnerability reviews and penetration assessments, as well as maintains/monitoring network security.
7. Assists in regulatory body attestations to maintain on premise compliance.

EDUCATION:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Certification in Amazon or Azure as Cloud Architect, DevOps engineering or similar.

EXPERIENCE:
1. 3+ years of IT infrastructure experience related to virtualization, networking and security.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated skills in Windows technologies (Server 2008-2016, AD, SQL Server, PowerShell).
2. Demonstrated skills in Linux technologies (RedHat 5-7, NIS, IP Tables, Bash Scripting, Perl, Postfix).
3. Demonstrated skills in Networking (switching/routing, Firewalls, DHCP, DNS, WAFs and Load Balancers).
4. Strong analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical clients.
7. Strong documentation and time management skills.
8. Self-motivated.
9. Ability to comfortably work collaboratively as part of a team.
10. Strong bias toward action, delivery and implementation.

Pay - $21 - $25

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.