Senior IT System Administrator

Nerd Wallet

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$95,000–$179,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $146k
This role $137k
$85k most similar roles pay here $189k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $117,925–$173,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $146k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 7 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$255,000 across 7 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior IT System Administrator

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The Senior IT Systems Administrator at NerdWallet is responsible for ensuring the stability and security of the organization's technology infrastructure, working closely with the Manager, IT. This role involves designing and maintaining key systems such as corporate identity, endpoint management, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), while also evaluating emerging technologies to enhance efficiency. The administrator will build automation using both code and no-code tools, apply AI for operational improvements, and collaborate with Security, DevOps, HR, and other teams to execute infrastructure enhancements. Essential skills include experience with Okta administration, MDM platforms like Jamf or Intune, security principles, and Infrastructure as Code practices (Terraform). The candidate must possess strong technical documentation abilities and the capacity to manage projects independently, contributing to a scalable and compliant IT environment.

Skills

Okta Jamf AWS Azure GCP Terraform Git GitHub Python Bash PowerShell SAML OAuth SCIM JIT IaaS SOX NIST ISO MFA CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Manage and configure corporate identity platforms like Okta for SSO and access controls.
  • Automate user lifecycle management, including onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Maintain IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, firewalls, and cloud services.
  • Implement endpoint security policies and manage device configurations using Jamf or Intune.
  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance efficiency in identity management and security.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for runbooks, SOPs, and end-user guides.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience with enterprise-scale identity platform administration (Okta).
  • Experience in endpoint management and configuration using Jamf or Intune.
  • Functional understanding of security principles, automation tools, and IaC practices.
  • Strong technical documentation skills and ability to maintain high-quality runbooks.
  • Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies for IT infrastructure efficiency.
  • Experience with cloud platform administration (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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