It Engineer Ii

Cover Genius; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Cover Genius is seeking an IT Engineer II to join the Security & IT Operations team. You will manage employee devices and key business applications, leveraging MDM and IAM/SaaS platforms, while collaborating with security, HR, and operations to support the employee lifecycle.

You will automate tasks, craft runbooks, and assist audits. A strong foundation in systems administration and security is essential for seamless, secure technology experiences across all staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IT, CS, InfoSec or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years in IT Analyst or Systems Administrator roles.
• Experience administering major IAM & SaaS platforms (Okta/Entra, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365).
• Hands-on experience with MDM platforms (Intune, Kandji) and endpoint security.
• Strong OS troubleshooting in macOS and Windows 11 in a managed environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet of corporate laptops (macOS/Windows) using MDM.
• Administer core business SaaS apps (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Okta).
• Automate repetitive IT tasks.
• Serve as Level 1 escalation point; diagnose complex hardware/software/network issues.
• Develop and maintain runbooks; train Level 1 technicians.
• Assist in audits with evidence gathering and reporting.

Skills

IAM & SaaS Administration

Endpoint security

OS knowledge (macOS/Windows)

Scripting for automation

Infrastructure as Code familiarity

Corporate networking basics

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

MDM (Intune/Kandji)

Okta/Entra identity providers

Google Workspace / Microsoft 365

Terraform (IaC)

Job description

About Cover Genius

Cover Genius is the global infrastructure for embedded protection. Active in over 60 countries and all 50 US States, we protect the customers of the world’s largest digital companies, including Klarna, Revolut, Stripe, Priceline, Agoda, Booking.com, Turkish Airlines, Tongcheng Travel, eBay, and Uber, with seamless, end‑to‑end experiences. Cover Genius has protected more than 73M customers globally across 240M policies with USD $3.2BN in gross written sales.

Coming off a stellar year with 40% YoY revenue growth and a recent $100M capital raise, putting our valuation at $1.9BN, we are accelerating into our next phase of growth. As part of our team, you’ll help drive our AI‑first roadmap, developing hyper‑personalization engines, agentic distribution, and automated claims infrastructure, while building the scalable technology powering the fast‑growing $70B embedded protection market.

Our people are: Accountable, customer-obsessed, collaborative, driven

Our people are not: Passive, defensive, siloed, hesitant

About the Role

As an IT Engineer II in our Security & IT Operations Team, you will own the Management of Employee devices and key business applications. To drive success in this role, you should possess a strong background in systems administration and automation, coupled with excellent problem‑solving abilities. You will collaborate closely with security engineers to safeguard our critical systems and devices. Regular collaboration with HR, Operations, and tier 1 support technicians will be essential to enable Cover Genius employees throughout their entire employment lifecycle. Your work will be crucial in providing a seamless and secure technology experience for all Cover Genius employees, enabling them to do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the fleet of corporate laptops (macOS and Windows) using Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform
• Administration of core business SaaS applications, such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack and Okta
• Proactively identify and automate repetitive IT operational tasks
• Serve as the escalation point for the Level 1 support team. Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems related to hardware, software, and network connectivity that require deeper investigation and expertise.
• Develop and maintain runbooks for troubleshooting support requests. Provide training to Level 1 support Technicians
• Assist in gathering evidence and generating reports for internal and external audits

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in an IT Analyst or Systems Administrator type role
• IAM & SaaS Platform Administration: Demonstrated experience administering major Identity Providers (e.g., Okta, Entra) and SaaS productivity suites (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365).
• Endpoint Management & Security: Hands‑on experience managing and securing corporate endpoints using modern Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms like Microsoft Intune and Kandji.
• Advanced Operating System Knowledge: Deep troubleshooting knowledge of modern operating systems (macOS, Windows 11) within a managed corporate environment.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Familiarity: While the role does not manage cloud infrastructure, familiarity with IaC concepts and tools like Terraform is desirable for automating the configuration of IT and security tooling.
• Corporate Networking: A practical understanding of modern corporate networking principles, including the configuration and troubleshooting of Wi‑Fi, VPN clients, DNS, DHCP, and the fundamental concepts of a Zero Trust network architecture
• Scripting for Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate repetitive IT administration tasks, generate reports, or integrate systems via APIs.
• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience

What you will bring

• Analytical Mindset & Meticulous Problem‑Solving: ability to dissect complex technical and security issues, investigate root causes, and implement robust, well‑considered solutions. This is underpinned by an exceptional attention to detail, crucial for security incident analysis and system configuration.
• Proactive Security Focus & Continuous Learning: genuine curiosity and self‑driven motivation to stay current with the ever‑evolving cybersecurity landscape. Actively seeks out knowledge on new threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to anticipate risks rather than just reacting to them.
• Clear Communication & Stakeholder Empathy: Excels at translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for both technical peers and non-technical employees. Combines strong written skills for precise documentation with a professional, customer‑centric approach when handling user escalations and communicating security requirements.
• Superior Organisation & Adaptability: strong organisational and time‑management skills to effectively prioritise competing tasks—from urgent security incidents to ongoing operational projects. Thrives in a dynamic environment with a positive, agile approach to the rapid pace of change inherent in a cloud‑native tech company.

What you will have

• Analytical Mindset & Meticulous Problem‑Solving: ability to dissect complex technical and security issues, investigate root causes, and implement robust, well‑considered solutions. This is underpinned by an exceptional attention to detail, crucial for security incident analysis and system configuration.
• Proactive Security Focus & Continuous Learning: genuine curiosity and self‑driven motivation to stay current with the ever‑evolving cybersecurity landscape. Actively seeks out knowledge on new threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to anticipate risks rather than just reacting to them.
• Clear Communication & Stakeholder Empathy: Excels at translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language for both technical peers and non-technical employees. Combines strong written skills for precise documentation with a professional, customer‑centric approach when handling user escalations and communicating security requirements.
• Superior Organisation & Adaptability: strong organisational and time‑management skills to effectively prioritise competing tasks—from urgent security incidents to ongoing operational projects. Thrives in a dynamic environment with a positive, agile approach to the rapid pace of change inherent in a cloud‑native tech company.

Why Cover Genius

• Make today matter: We deliver with urgency and excellence. We act decisively, move with intention, and hold a high bar.
• Act with accountability: We own our commitments and take pride in delivering results that move us forward.
• Grow together: We are a collective of curious minds. We learn from wins and setbacks, share knowledge generously, and elevate each other every day.
• Inspire each other: We push each other to think bigger and pull together to go further.
• Champion our customers: We lead with empathy and center the customer, turning complex disruptions into seamless moments of trust.
• Flexible Work Environment - Our teams are hybrid. We work from home on a Wednesday and Thursday and attend the office on Monday, Tuesday and Friday with flexibility around start/finish times.
• Don't just take our word for it - hear about our culture straight from our people here: story time.

The Legal & Privacy Stuff

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