Job Responsibilities
Provide production application support during business hours, with participation in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule(evenings and weekends) to resolve critical and time-sensitive issues.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve application incidents and operational requests, working closely with business users, vendors, and internal IT teams to ensure timely resolution.
Manage and resolve incidents, service requests, problems, and changes in accordance with ITIL Service Management practices.
Perform data validation and analysis using SQL queries, SSMS, and related tools to ensure data accuracy and system integrity.
Troubleshoot and resolve failures in scheduled Control-M jobs, including SSIS packages, file transfers, batch processes, and web service integrations.
Analyze application logs and system metrics to proactively identify issues in both production and non-production environments.
Create, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge base articles, runbooks, scripted resolution playbooks, and operational documentation.
Support application deployments and changes by participating in change management activities, risk assessments, and post change validation.
Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency enhancements.
Perform additional duties and support-related projects as assigned
Required Experience & Qualifications•
3+ years of experience in an Application Support, Production Support, or similar technical support role.
Strong hands-on experience with ITIL Service Operations, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
Proven experience using service management tools such as ServiceNow (preferred) and/or JIRA.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting and debugging .NET and C# applications, with the ability to analyze code-level issues.
Solid experience troubleshooting production and non-production environments through log analysis and root cause investigation.
Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries using SQL Server Management Studio; experience with SSIS is a strong asset.
Experience supporting and monitoring batch and scheduling tools such as Control-M.
Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.
Must meet Canadian residency requirements (minimum 5 consecutive years) and successfully pass a reliability screening
Nice to Have
Exposure to GitHub Copilot or other AI/automation tools to accelerate troubleshooting and analysis.
Experience supporting REST and SOAP-based services.
Knowledge of IIS configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
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.
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.
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Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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