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IT Support Team Lead

Nelnet

Multiple U.S. locations · HybridFull-time$70–90K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–90K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locationsHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Support Team Lead supervises and develops team members, handles escalated tickets and calls, and researches complex problems affecting NBS systems and customer operations. The role coordinates incident management, team schedules, workload, and software deployments, while working with operations and technology teams. It offers a hybrid work option for associates within 30 miles of an office and requires authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipSoftware Development SupportServiceNowDatadogLogging and Monitoring PlatformsRundeckPostmanAWSDatabase TechnologiesAI ToolsSoftware DevelopmentProcess ImprovementCollaborationPrioritizationProblem ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationJudgmentAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsSolution Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Commensurate Experience3+ Years Technical or Development Lead Experience3+ Years Bespoke Application Support3+ Years Technical Support Tools ExperienceSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Lincoln, NE

Full time

R23240

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services to more than 1,200 higher education institutions, nearly 12,000 K-12 schools, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

The Support Team Lead supervises, instructs, assists, directs and checks the work product of team members. This position is involved in the development of associates through coaching, objective setting, training and performance monitoring. In addition, the Support Team Lead accepts ticket and call escalations when supervisor involvement is needed. This position also performs advance research in complex problems, going beyond the surface-level solution to discover additional threats to NBS systems and customer operations.

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates within 30 miles of an office to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation range for this role is $70,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Lead, supervise, coach, and develop team members through performance management,

training, and objective setting both within regular and ad hoc meetings.

  1. Work closely with team members to establish and meet client, organizational and team

goals.

  1. Serve as a liaison among operation teams and other technology teams.

  2. Present and discuss technical information to establish a rapport, gain understanding,

and persuade others when appropriate.

  1. Run incident management processes, including providing accurate and proactive

communication to key stakeholders, including management and clients, ensuring

awareness of system impacts/outages.

  1. Manage team schedules, workload allocation, and technical resource assignments,

ensuring efficient coverage and prioritization of work.

  1. Analyze and understand client needs and requirements on work assignments,

facilitating team member understanding.

  1. Share responsibility for the development, implementation, communication and

maintenance of policies and procedures.

  1. Manage software deployments through various environments, overseeing scheduling

and communication along with facilitation of the Change Control Board deployment

meetings.

  1. Monitor system functionality, emails, alerts, applications, etc.ng in interviews.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or commensurate experience.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of experience as a technical or development lead with a demonstrated ability

to successfully lead a team.

  • 3+ years of experience with software development technical support of bespoke applications.

  • 3+ years of experience with technical support tools and platforms, including ServiceNow, Datadog (or other logging/monitoring platforms), Rundeck, Postman, AWS, and database technologies.

  • Experience using AI tools, such as Claude, for software development and process

improvement.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

  • Proven ability to work effectively with others in high-priority situations.

  • Ability to establish priorities and solid problem resolution strategies to deliver needed

results.

  • Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated excellent judgment with strong analytical and organizational skills.

  • Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to successfully resolve

diverse and complex business problems.

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance if required for role.

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Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc (https://nelnet.com/careers/benefits-perks/)

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 [email protected] .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

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You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,875 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–90K/yr
  • US median$69–97K/yr1,023 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 4% below the US median midpoint ($84K) — in the middle half of IT Support salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open IT Support jobs in Nebraska and 2,875 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; IT Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (2,024 postings).
Education
527 of the 2,875 open IT Support jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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