IT Operations Specialist

Who We Are. 

At We Insure Group, we are passionate, driven, and purposeful in our mission to personalize protection at the right value. We believe in delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring they feel confident and supported in every decision. 

As both a franchise platform and direct insurance provider, We Insure empowers like-minded entrepreneurs with the opportunity to own and operate successful agencies. With over 200 locations across 35 states, we support our agency owners, customers, and carrier partners by enabling faster service, greater efficiency, better choices, and improved results. 

What sets us apart? We’re data-driven for better value and people led for better service. Our purpose is rooted in clarity, guidance, and long-term trust helping individuals and business owners make informed choices about their insurance coverage. We're building something meaningful and looking for purpose-driven individuals to help lead the way. 

Your Impact.
We Insure is seeking an experienced IT Operations Specialist to support the reliability, performance, and security of our cloud based systems while providing dependable technical support to employees across the organization.

You'll divide your time between cloud systems administration and day-to-day IT support, helping maintain business critical applications, troubleshoot technical issues, manage user access, and ensure employees have the tools they need to work effectively. 

You'll also contribute to documentation, process improvements, and IT initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT professional who enjoys balancing cloud operations with end-user support, takes ownership of technical issues through resolution, and is comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Systems & Operations 

• Support, monitor, and maintain cloud-hosted applications and platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Azure, and other SaaS environments.
• Configure and administer cloud-based systems, identity and access management platforms, and SaaS applications according to established standards.
• Monitor system performance, availability, updates, patching, backups, and scheduled tasks to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and cloud system issues to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system changes through established change management processes.
• Support the deployment, tracking, maintenance, and retirement of IT hardware assets, including endpoints, peripherals, and office equipment.
• Perform basic on-site network hardware support, including installing, cabling, swapping, or restarting switches, access points, and firewalls under the direction of the network and security team.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud operations, strengthen system reliability, and escalate potential security risks.

User Support & Service Delivery

• Serve as a first  and second level point of contact for employee IT support requests, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, application, and peripheral issues affecting end users.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in accordance with corporate security policies and data protection standards.
• Install, configure, test, and upgrade software and applications to maintain compatibility and performance.
• Support corporate IT projects, including technology deployments, system transitions, and planned application phase-outs.
• Provide employees with technical guidance and training on systems, applications, and equipment.
• Document support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions within the IT ticketing system.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, application vendors, and technology partners to resolve technical issues and improve the employee experience.

Documentation, Process Improvement & Special Projects 

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system procedures, technical manuals, network and security diagrams, and project documentation.
• Provide timely updates to management on assigned projects, technical issues, and operational initiatives.
• Help develop and improve IT support procedures, operational standards, and best practices.
• Conduct periodic system reviews to ensure compliance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Deliver individual and group training sessions on technology tools and processes as needed.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning to minimize operational risks.
• Assist with technology evaluations, vendor comparisons, and recommendations for system improvements.
• Provide cross-functional IT support and assist other team members and contracted technology partners as needed.

Your Experience.

Required

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT operations, cloud administration, technical support, or help desk environments.
• Hands on experience administering and supporting cloud platforms and SaaS applications, such as Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of IT security principles, best practices, and tools used to protect cloud environments, end-user devices, and company data.
• Experience managing user accounts, access permissions, and identity management systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, applications, and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to perform basic physical network hardware tasks, including installing, cabling, swapping, or restarting equipment under the direction of network and security teams. Network engineering or configuration expertise is not required.
• Experience using centralized cloud IT management and monitoring tools.
• Ability to gather and analyze user requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to providing responsive technical support.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in technical documentation, access management, and change control processes.

Preferred

• Experience supporting IT operations across multiple office locations or within a franchise organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Azure, and cloud-based endpoint management tools.
• Experience with IT service management and ticketing platforms, such as Jira Service Management, and established change management workflows.
• Relevant IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Cloud+, Security+, Microsoft MS-900, AZ-900, or similar credentials.

Work Environment.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This role is fully onsite at our Austin, Texas office, with working hours of approximately 8:00-8:30 AM to 5:00-5:30 PM.
• All computer equipment necessary for the role will be provided to the employee.
• The noise level in the office is generally low to moderate, depending on staffing levels and office activity.

Physical Demands.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit for extended periods, use hands to handle or operate equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

Our Values. The We Way. 

At We Insure, Group our values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow together. They’re more than just words, they guide every interaction, every decision, and every customer experience. 

We Way Reflects Our Commitment to.  

• We personalize protection at a price you can trust 

• We hustle to find opportunity 

• We care authentically 

• We thrive in ambiguity 

• We own our results 

• We have fun along the way 

• And—we’re just getting started