Entry Level IT Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad it systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Artech, Broward Health, and Taher hiring at this level now.
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Location: Onsite at the New Orleans, LA, Birmingham, AL, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or LaFayette, LA location.
Summary
This role joins the Packaged Business Solutions team supporting vendor‑backed Corporate Systems for external and internal platforms. Serves as the lead technical support resource and primary liaison with business partners and vendors to troubleshoot issues and maintain a stable environment. Responsibilities include planning/coordinating vendor implementations, upgrades, releases, and unplanned patches while adhering to change‑management policies and ensuring vendor compliance. Also owns the break/fix lifecycle: triaging, diagnosing, and resolving incidents within SLAs; coordinating vendor escalations; leading root‑cause analysis and post‑incident reviews; implementing fixes; and updating knowledge articles. Partners closely with business, applying analysis skills (requirements, process mapping, testing, UAT). Success requires curiosity, a growth mindset, and learning new applications and technologies; on‑call support may be required for critical incidents.
Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- College Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience
- Strong Business Analyst skills
- Sound knowledge of System’s Development Lifecycle
- Demonstrate expert technical knowledge and in-depth knowledge of network, server, database, and client configurations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bank technology experience is a plus
- Familiar with our SDLC, change management, incident/problem management, and release practices; knows how to navigate governance, security reviews, and approvals.
- Ability to collaborate with leaders of the organization, vendors, consultants, other technology teams, and/or business users
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiar with our SDLC, change management, incident/problem management, and release practices; knows how to navigate governance, security reviews, and approvals.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team under general supervision
- Champions innovation from conception to implementation
- Exposure to vendor documents (RFPs, SOWs, contracts, maintenance agreements, etc.)
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Location: Onsite at the New Orleans, LA, Birmingham, AL, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or LaFayette, LA location.
Summary
This role joins the Packaged Business Solutions team supporting vendor‑backed Corporate Systems for external and internal platforms. Serves as the lead technical support resource and primary liaison with business partners and vendors to troubleshoot issues and maintain a stable environment. Responsibilities include planning/coordinating vendor implementations, upgrades, releases, and unplanned patches while adhering to change‑management policies and ensuring vendor compliance. Also owns the break/fix lifecycle: triaging, diagnosing, and resolving incidents within SLAs; coordinating vendor escalations; leading root‑cause analysis and post‑incident reviews; implementing fixes; and updating knowledge articles. Partners closely with business, applying analysis skills (requirements, process mapping, testing, UAT). Success requires curiosity, a growth mindset, and learning new applications and technologies; on‑call support may be required for critical incidents.
Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- College Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience
- Strong Business Analyst skills
- Sound knowledge of System’s Development Lifecycle
- Demonstrate expert technical knowledge and in-depth knowledge of network, server, database, and client configurations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bank technology experience is a plus
- Familiar with our SDLC, change management, incident/problem management, and release practices; knows how to navigate governance, security reviews, and approvals.
- Ability to collaborate with leaders of the organization, vendors, consultants, other technology teams, and/or business users
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiar with our SDLC, change management, incident/problem management, and release practices; knows how to navigate governance, security reviews, and approvals.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team under general supervision
- Champions innovation from conception to implementation
- Exposure to vendor documents (RFPs, SOWs, contracts, maintenance agreements, etc.)
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Entry Level IT Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level it systems engineer job?
Focus on certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft fundamentals, which signal foundational knowledge employers expect at this level. Hands-on lab work, a home lab, or an internship that shows you can configure systems and troubleshoot networks carries real weight. Tailor your resume to each posting, emphasizing any coursework or projects that match the job description directly.
Which companies hire entry level it systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level it systems engineers right now include Artech, Broward Health, and Taher, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including managed service providers, healthcare organizations, government contractors, and mid-size technology companies expanding their infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level it systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 0% of entry level it systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common than fully remote for candidates early in their careers. Many employers prefer new engineers on-site initially for hands-on training and mentorship.
Are these new grad it systems engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior it systems engineer roles. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and explicitly accepts internships, academic projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'will train' to identify the most accessible openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level it systems engineers?
Entry Level it systems engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, complex infrastructure environments that require a steady pipeline of junior engineers to support day-to-day operations and system growth.