NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska.  NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways.  Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding.  The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy.  NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com

NEBCO is looking for a Senior System Administrator who is a true jack of all trades and thrives in a team-focused mid-sized enterprise environment. This is a role for a self-starter who takes initiative, owns projects end-to-end, and constantly looks for ways to make systems smarter, faster, and more reliable. You’ll bring broad expertise across servers, networking, cloud, automation, and security, while balancing everyday support with long-term improvements. If you’re adaptable, resourceful, and excited to wear many hats while driving continual improvement, we want you on our team!

Position Summary
Responsible for provisioning, installation, configuration, security, and support of enterprise systems including Windows Server environments, VMware virtualization, Microsoft Entra /O365, and backup/disaster recovery solutions. Supports hybrid and cloud-based workloads (including AWS) while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems. Contributes to automation initiatives, documentation, and implementation of IT best practices to maintain a modern, resilient infrastructure. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Position requires on-call availability depending on business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administers and maintains Windows Server and VMware vSphere environments, ensuring availability and performance.  VMWare Live Recovery or similar disaster recovery product experience a plus. 

Manages Microsoft Entra including, Conditional Access, application integration, and O365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint).

Administers Veeam backup and recovery, including on-prem and cloud workloads; perform regular recovery testing.

Supports basic AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM).

Automates provisioning and administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting tools.

Monitors system health and capacity; provide performance tuning and proactive improvements.

Collaborates with vendors, hosting partners, and internal stakeholders to support evolving IT needs.

Plans, performs, and documents server and system revisions (patches, firmware, application updates).

Maintains documentation for IT processes, procedures, configurations, incident response, and audit compliance.

Assists in mentoring junior IT staff and providing advanced troubleshooting support.

Stays current with emerging technologies (cloud, virtualization, cybersecurity) and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Recommends and implements new technologies.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Competencies:

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues quickly.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of server administration, virtualization, and Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Customer Service: Provides responsive, reliable support to business stakeholders.
• Project Management: Plans and executes technology projects effectively.
• Security Focus: Ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company systems and data.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers, vendors, and business partners.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, and;
• 6 years of experience supporting in enterprise system administration, or;
• equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.

Other Qualifications:

• Cisco DUO or similar MFA system management experience.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Microsoft Entra, and O365 administration.
• Experience with Veeam backup/replication in hybrid environments.
• Experience or exposure to AWS (EC2, S3, IAM) and hybrid identity.
• Strong PowerShell scripting/automation skills.
• Familiarity with endpoint management systems.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.
• Must be able to drive to various locations across Nebraska.

Work Environment:
Hybrid work environment; 3 days in office, 2 remote. Primarily office-based with occasional visits to remote company sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Some work sites may be dusty or noisy. This is a tobacco free work environment with tobacco free vehicles and campuses.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.