OCIO Internship - Full-time / Part-time

p style="text-align:left"bThe work we do matters!/b/pp style="text-align:left"bHiring Agency:/b/pAdministrative Services - Agency 65p style="text-align:left"br /bLocation: /b/pLincoln, NEp style="text-align:left"br /bHiring Rate:/b/p$23.000p style="text-align:left"br /bJob Posting:/b/pJR2026-00022932 OCIO Internship (Evergreen) (Open)p style="text-align:left"br /bspanApplications No Longer Accepted On /span/bspan(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):/span/pp style="text-align:left"br /bJob Description:/b/p**The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**brbrThe Nebraska Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking motivated and curious interns to support a variety of information technology functions across the enterprise. We are looking for interns to fill roles such as Data Analyst, Database Administrator, Network Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Application Developer, Content Manager, Accessibility Tester, Quality Assurance Tester and Project Coordinator. Intern job duties will be based on where candidates best fit based on skills, interests, and organizational needs. Interns may also rotate or assist in other areas to gain broad exposure to IT operations, helping them identify their strengths and areas of interest within the IT field. brbrInterns may assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization to support business and technical decision-making; support database analysis activities including data validation, documentation, and basic maintenance; assist with network analysis tasks such as monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting network components; support cybersecurity analysis efforts including reviewing security controls, assisting with risk assessments, and monitoring for potential security issues; coding in or testing an application; developing and/or updating content; and assist with project coordination activities such as tracking tasks, maintaining documentation, supporting schedules, and communicating status updates. Other duties as assigned.p style="text-align:inherit"br / /ppbPrimary Job Duties/b/ppDepending on assignment, interns may assist with the following:/pullipSupport data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization efforts/p/lilipAssist with database maintenance, documentation, and data quality activities/p/lilipSupport network monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation/p/lilipAssist with cybersecurity tasks such as risk assessments, policy review, and security monitoring/p/lilipAssist with coding and/or testing in the full lifecycle of an application/p/lilipAssist with developing and/or updating content/p/lilipSupport project coordination activities including scheduling, documentation, tracking deliverables, and stakeholder communication/p/lilipParticipate in team meetings, training, and knowledge-sharing activities/p/lilipPerform other IT-related duties as assigned to support OCIO initiatives/p/li/ulp/ppbuRequirements / Qualifications:/u/b/ppbMinimum Qualifications: /bCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution). /pp/ppbPreferred Qualifications: /b/pullipCurrent enrollment in, or recent graduation from (within one year), an accredited college or university program related to Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field/p/lilipBasic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar tools)/p/lilipCoursework or experience related to data analysis, databases, networking, cybersecurity, application development or project management/p/lilipFamiliarity with tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, Python, networking concepts, programming languages or project management methodologies (e.g., Agile)/p/lilipPrior internship, academic project, or relevant work experience/p/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities /b/pp• Basic understanding of information technology concepts/pp• Interest in one or more IT disciplines such as data, networking, cybersecurity, application development, or project management/pp• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills/pp• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing/pp• Ability to work independently and as part of a team/pp• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges/pp style="text-align:inherit"br / /ppbInternship Fields:/b/ppThe following fields are available:/pullipData Analyst/p/lilipDatabase Administrator/p/lilipNetwork Analyst/p/lilipCybersecurity Analyst/p/lilipApplication Developer/p/lilipContent Manager/p/lilipAccessibility Tester/p/lilipQuality Assurance Tester/p/lilipProject Coordinator/p/li/ulp/ppPlease indicate on your application which fields you would be interested in./pp/ppbWork Schedule:/b/ppPart-time or full-time (hours determined based on availability and department needs). Hours are between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. All positions are in person primarily at 501 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE with a few across the state as desired or needed./pp/ppbBenefits of the Internship:/b/pullipHands-on experience in a large enterprise IT environment/p/lilipExposure to multiple IT disciplines/p/lilipMentorship from experienced IT professionals/p/lilipOpportunity to explore career paths within information technology/p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"br / /ppIf you#39;re bcurrently/b employed by the State of Nebraska, please don#39;t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the bJobs Hub - Internal Apply/b app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: a target="_blank" href="https://link.nebraska.gov/"span style="color:#64b4fa"uhttps://link.nebraska.gov//u/span/a/ph2br /buBenefits/u/b/h2pWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.br /br /Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: a href="https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits" target="_blank"uhttps://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits/u/a/pp/pp/ppbuEqual Opportunity Statement/u/b/ppThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics./p