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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Administrator - **Company:** NerdWallet, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Okta, AWS Lambda, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Google Cloud Functions, No-code Tools, Casper Suite, Terraform, Network Server, Webhooks, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-it-system-administrator-nerdwallet-com-8290414 ## About the Role * Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) * Proven experience with enterprise-scale implementations of the following: + IdP/SSO concepts (SAML/OAuth), provisioning (SCIM/JIT), and platform administration (Okta) + MDM platform administration (Jamf, Intune) * Functional understanding of the following: + Security principles (least privilege, secure design, data protection) + Automation using code and no-code tools (Okta Workflows, webhooks, APIs, AWS Lambda/Cloud Functions, Python, Bash/ZSH, PowerShell) + Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and version control (Git, GitHub) + Networking principles, troubleshooting, management, and administration + Cloud concepts (IaaS, public cloud) and platform administration * Strong technical verbal and written skills and ability to produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation * Ability to build a project plan and carry it to completion without oversight * Experience with change management and helping to define team processes, procedures, and best practices * Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills * Any of the following are a plus: + Experience scaling IT systems and infrastructure through periods of significant organizational growth and change (e.g. M&A) + Demonstrated use of AI tools or AI-assisted approaches to solve real-world IT and business problems + Experience implementing compliance controls (e.g., SOX) and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO) + IT certifications in System Administration, Security, Networking, or related fields, * E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español) * Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) ## Description The Senior IT Systems Administrator at NerdWallet is responsible for maintaining the stability, scalability, and security of the organization's technology infrastructure. They will be involved with the design, configuration, and maintenance of key IT systems, including corporate identity, endpoint management, security, networking, and cloud platforms. Additionally, they will evaluate emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and provide strategic guidance to peers and management on infrastructure-related initiatives. This role reports to the Manager, IT. Where you can make an impact: * Identity platform (Okta) administration; SSO, authentication, and access controls * User lifecycle management automation; onboarding and offboarding of users, devices, and application access * Maintenance of corporate IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, firewalls, applications, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Endpoint management and configuration (Jamf, Intune), including security policy, patching, and vulnerability remediation * SOX auditing and compliance enforcement across IT infrastructure processes and procedures * Build and expand automation across IT operations, using both code and no-code tools, to reduce manual toil and improve consistency at scale * Identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to reduce operational burden and improve decision-making * Evaluate and adopt emerging tools and technologies that enhance identity management, endpoint security, and overall IT infrastructure efficiency * Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, end-user guides) * Collaborate with Security, DevOps, HR, and other teams to identify and execute infrastructure improvements * Assist IT leadership with special projects that may involve handling sensitive data, internal investigations, or strict confidentiality requirements ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)