This role pays less than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$116,492–$183,193
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$137k
versus about
$150k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Nerd Wallet
NerdWallet is a personal finance platform that helps consumers make smarter financial decisions by comparing financial products like credit cards, loans, mortgages, insurance, and investment accounts. Industry: Financial Technology & Personal Finance
Nerd Wallet currently has
3 open roles
on FindRole.
The Senior IT System Administrator is responsible for maintaining the stability, scalability, and security of the organization's technology infrastructure. Working within the IT team, this individual manages corporate identity, endpoint management, networking, and cloud platforms while providing strategic guidance on infrastructure initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering Okta for SSO and access controls, automating user lifecycle management, managing hardware via Jamf and Intune, and ensuring SOX compliance. The role involves building automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Terraform to reduce manual toil, alongside exploring AI applications for operational efficiency. Key technical requirements include proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments, as well as experience with SAML, OAuth, and Infrastructure as Code. This position addresses the critical challenge of securing and scaling enterprise-level IT systems during periods of organizational growth and change.
PowerShell
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Active Directory
DNS
DHCP
VMware
SQL
VBScript
Desired State Configuration
SolarWinds
ServiceNow
SCSM
Windows
Linux
Agile
ITIL
DevOps
STIGs
IAVA
Windows Server
Linux
Active Directory
Group Policy
WSUS
DNS
DHCP
PKI
VMware
Hyper-V
PowerShell
Bash
TCP/IP
DISA STIG
Cybersecurity
Patch Management
Scripting