Information Technology

Earn a competitive salary and work in a vibrant and growing tech community in The Good Life. Nebraska’s IT landscape is powered by industry leaders and service-driven innovators. Global names like Cox Enterprises and Werner Enterprises employ thousands in computer networking and logistics tech, keeping industries connected and efficient. Hudl, a smart sports technology company, offers roles in software engineering, quality assurance, and support.

For those passionate about software, Toast — a global hospitality tech firm used by over 100,000 restaurants — offers rewarding opportunities and was recognized as a Best Workplace for Parents in 2023.

The state also supports a thriving ecosystem of IT services. In Lincoln, Bizco Technologies has provided IT, AV, and design solutions for more than 30 years. In the Omaha metro, Ascend Technology Group has delivered virtual CIO services and cybersecurity expertise for over two decades.

Build your future through hands-on training and education that prepares you for real-world  IT jobs in Nebraska. If you’re starting out in an entry-level position or looking to level up your technical skills, opportunities here are designed to put you on the fast track to a satisfying IT career with a competitive salary.

In partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, Tech Nebraska brings together industry leaders to strengthen the state’s tech ecosystem — advocating for growth, diversity, and inclusion across the workforce. Explore top-ranked degree programs like University of Nebraska Omaha’s military-friendly cybersecurity track or Creighton University’s computer science program (which ranked No. 3 in Nebraska in 2025 and boasts a 98% job placement rate within six months of graduation).

University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Raikes School blends computer science with business and equips students to thrive in the tech industry, with 100%  of students getting a job or entering graduate school within three months of graduation. Wayne State College’s Integrated Technology Support program has a 93% job placement rate and is considered the most affordable four-year college or university in Nebraska.

For career changers or those seeking affordable, accelerated options, community colleges offer direct paths to employment like Northeast Community College’s IT certificates, the AIM Institute’s technical training programs, and Southeast Community College’s Integrated Technologies program.

Whether you’re looking into product management, becoming a customer support specialist or network security analyst or just getting your feet wet with an entry level information technology job, you’ll find your way to high career potential in The Good Life.