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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Research Technical Support Specialist. The role involves procuring, setting up, supporting, and troubleshooting computing devices used in research, maintaining virtualization environments for remote access to virtual machines, and developing scripts and web applications to support research and instructional computing.

Highlights

Support and troubleshoot workstations, laptops, servers, appliances, and applications for research activities.
Maintain virtualization environments providing remote Windows and Linux virtual machines, optimizing GPU resources.
Develop and maintain scripts and simple web applications for research computing support.
Require Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related computing fields.
Knowledge of multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, or MacOSX.
Familiarity with server and workstation administration or strong programming background.
Preferred experience with Windows Server 2016, Active Directory, Java hosting (Jboss), and multiple programming languages (Perl, PHP, Ruby on Rails, C/C++, Java, PowerShell).
Experience with MySQL or Postgres administration and programming preferred.
Knowledge of malware prevention and VMware virtualization tools is a plus.
Minimum salary of $58,000 per year.
Criminal background check required; no work sponsorship offered.

Research Technical Support Specialist Full Description

Research Technical Support Specialist

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Position Information

Working Title | Research Technical Support Specialist
Department | School of Computing-9301
Requisition Number | S_260059
Posting Open Date | 01/30/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/13/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Procure, set up, support, and troubleshoot workstations, laptops, and other personal computing devices used in research activities by faculty and students in the department. Evaluate technologies, make recommendations, procure, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, appliances, equipment, and applications that support research and instructional computing. Maintain and manage virtualization environments to provide users with remote Windows and Linux virtual machines for research and instructional purposes, including the allocation and optimization of GPU resources. Develop and maintain scripts and simple web applications to support these computing environments.
*Please note: Work sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave and holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with a university match
As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related computing fields. Knowledge of multiple operating systems such as Linux, Windows or MacOSX. Familiarity with server and workstation administration, server services such as Apache, Glasfish, etc. or a strong programming background will be considered as equivalent. Scripting or programming knowledge in support of task automation and simple web application development and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications | Two years of desktop and server administration, network printing, OS and application troubleshooting and debugging. Knowledge of Windows Server 2016, Active Directory, Java application hosting using Jboss or similar. Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Perl, PHP, Ruby on Rails, C/C++, Java, Windows Power Shell, etc. Knowledge of MySQL or Postgres administration and programming. Familiarity with techniques in prevention, identification, and removal of malware and viruses; and familiarity with VMware in VM server administration and VMware client creation, provisioning and troubleshooting.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $58,000/year minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Witawas Srisa-An, Director
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: | 2/28/26
Appointment End Date |

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