Our Mission
At Midwest Financial Partners (MFP), we help our Clients gain confidence by creating plans to protect families and businesses in the face of life-changing events, and by helping to build opportunities for future generations. In bringing experience and offering convenience, we help our Clients manage and simplify their financial lives in an increasingly complicated world.
The Role
The IT System Administrator is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the organization’s Windows endpoint environment for a 30–40-person team. This role focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and user-friendly technology through Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Windows Autopilot, and related Microsoft 365 technologies.
This position combines hands-on administration with automation, documentation, troubleshooting, and end-user support. The ideal candidate is technically capable, security-minded, and comfortable helping employees understand and confidently use the technology provided to them.
Core Work Responsibilities
Endpoint, Identity, and Microsoft 365 Administration
- Own the architecture, configuration, and lifecycle management of the Windows endpoint environment using Microsoft Intune, including device enrollment, configuration, deployment, replacement, reassignment, and retirement.
- Maintain endpoint health, compliance, and reporting, using data and feedback to continually improve device reliability, security, and the end-user experience.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID to support identity, access, authentication, user and group management, and Conditional Access policies.
- Develop modern workplace solutions using Windows Autopilot to streamline device provisioning, onboarding, and deployment.
- Build and automate deployment, configuration, and compliance workflows to reduce manual administration and provide a consistent experience across managed devices.
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.
Standards, Support, and Continuous Improvement
- Establish and maintain standards, security baselines, processes, and documentation that support operational excellence, consistency, troubleshooting, and audit readiness.
- Troubleshoot endpoint, identity, application, and access issues, working directly with end users to identify problems and provide effective resolutions.
- Evaluate and implement improvements to the endpoint environment, including new Microsoft technologies, security capabilities, and automation opportunities.
- Coordinate with the firm’s technology director to review the firm’s tech stack, analyze vendors, conduct due diligence, and maintain a spirit of continuous improvement
Delivering Technology
We are looking for someone who is:
- A collaborative partner who communicates clearly and effectively with both technical and nontechnical teams.
- An advocate for a great user experience, balancing security, reliability, and simplicity when implementing technology.
- A trusted resource who helps end users understand and confidently navigate new technologies, tools, and processes.
- A thoughtful problem solver who looks beyond the immediate issue to identify opportunities for long-term improvement.
- A proactive administrator who takes ownership of the technology they manage and continually looks for ways to make it more secure, reliable, and efficient.
Preferred Skills / Experience
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with several of the following:
- Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Windows Autopilot
- Conditional Access
- Endpoint security and compliance policies
- PowerShell scripting and automation
- Identity and access management concepts
- Endpoint troubleshooting and end-user support
- Technical documentation and process development
- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Graph, and automation technologies is a plus.
- Certifications in Microsoft Endpoint Management or Azure Administration are a plus.
Work Context
This team member works in a team-based environment and partners closely with Associates, Advisors, and the Operations team, supporting technology needs by phone, email, Teams, and in person. Most days include a mix of planned project work, routine administration, and unplanned support requests.
The position is based in the St. Cloud, MN office with hybrid remote options to be coordinated with other MFP IT team members.
Compensation and Benefits
Midwest Financial Partners offers a competitive benefits package including a high-deductible health plan, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, Paid Family Medical Leave private coverage, HSA contributions, life insurance, tax preparation, discounted investment management, basic legal document preparation, cash balance plan, 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) with employer safe harbor and discretionary profit-sharing contributions. MFP Associates enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid company holidays. Compensation range is $65,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experience.
NOTE: We are looking for this role to start in January 2027.