Junior System Administrator

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
San Diego, CA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$60,000 - $80,000
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Microsoft Online Services Software as a Service System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft Software Virtual Desktops Networking Basics
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Windows PowerShell Role-Based Access Control Remote Access Technology Azure Active Directory Cloud Services Microsoft SharePoint Software Deployment TCP/IP Enterprise Software Applications Computer Network Technologies Firewalls (Computer Science) Microsoft InTune Information Technology

Job description

The Junior System Administrator is an early-career systems administration role for an experienced IT support professional. This role provides day-to-day administration and support for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, SaaS applications, and endpoint devices. The role serves as a point of escalation for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, takes ownership of assigned issues and administration responsibilities, and mentors lower-level team members. The Junior System Administrator works with the Senior System Administrator and management team on complex issues. Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, detail-focused, accountable, and eager to grow as a systems administrator., Microsoft 365, Entra ID & Intune Support

  • Serve as the point of escalation for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support issues involving M365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoints, and SaaS applications.
  • Provide day-to-day support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related user issues.
  • Support Microsoft Entra ID user and group administration, access requests, directory roles, and joiner/mover/leaver activities.
  • Assist with MFA, Conditional Access, and identity security support in accordance with established organizational standards.
  • Support Microsoft Intune device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and application deployment for Windows and Mac endpoints.
  • Assist with basic Azure administration and Azure Virtual Desktop support as assigned; prior experience is a plus.

SaaS Application Management & SSO

  • Assist with SaaS application onboarding and offboarding, including SSO and Entra enterprise application support.
  • Maintain the organization’s enterprise application catalog; ensure SSO coverage, MFA enforcement, and appropriate access scoping across the SaaS portfolio.
  • Manage provisioning and deprovisioning integrations (SCIM or manual) to ensure timely, accurate access changes aligned with the joiner/mover/leaver process.
  • Evaluate and onboard new SaaS applications in coordination with the IS team and business stakeholders, including security posture review and integration planning.
  • Maintain documentation for all SSO configurations, app registrations, and provisioning workflows.

Networking (Foundational)

  • Maintain working knowledge of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewall fundamentals as they apply to cloud-connected environments.
  • Support network-related troubleshooting for cloud services, SaaS connectivity, and remote access scenarios.
  • Coordinate with network vendors on connectivity issues that affect cloud or SaaS service availability.

IS Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with IS team members on cross-functional initiatives including security projects, system migrations, and platform rollouts.
  • Participate in IS team planning, change advisory processes, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Maintain and contribute to the team knowledge base: runbooks, configuration documentation, and onboarding/offboarding procedures.
  • Support audit and compliance requests related to access controls, licensing, and system configurations.

Requirements

Systems Administration/Management, Systems Administration/Management, Mortgage, Residential Mortgages, Loans, Customer Support/Service, Mentoring, Administrative Skills, Microsoft Product Family, Technical Support, * Bachelor’s degree, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in information technology.

  • 2-4 years of professional experience in IT support, desktop support, or systems administration, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
  • Professional experience supporting Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is required.
  • Basic understanding of SSO, MFA, and identity concepts; experience with Entra enterprise applications is a plus.
  • Basic awareness of endpoint and email security concepts; Microsoft Defender experience is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of identity and access management, least privilege, and account lifecycle management.
  • Basic networking knowledge: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewall concepts.
  • Strong documentation habits; ability to produce clear runbooks, configuration guides, and change records.
  • Ability to take ownership of assigned work, work independently, and collaborate with the Senior System Administrator and management on complex issues.
  • Willingness to mentor lower-level technology staff and continuously develop systems administration skills.

Preferred

  • Microsoft fundamentals or role-based certifications, such as MS-900, MD-102, or AZ-900.
  • Experience with SSO and SCIM-based provisioning and app lifecycle automation.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for M365, Entra ID, and Intune automation.
  • Exposure to Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Benefits & conditions

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Vacation - Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service.
  • Paid Sick Time - 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed.
  • 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday)
  • Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan.
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401K with a generous employer match
  • Additional Benefits including - Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc.
  • Free Legal Services
  • Employee Loan Program

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About the company

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees.

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