Entry Level IT Systems Manager Jobs
New grad it systems manager jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship background can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional 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 Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level it systems manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, lab projects, or volunteer IT work, since entry level hiring managers want evidence you can manage systems, not just describe them. Certifications like CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft fundamentals credentials signal readiness. Tailor your resume to show any exposure to ticketing systems, network administration, or IT support, and apply to roles that explicitly welcome new graduates or candidates with limited experience.
Which companies hire entry level it systems managers?
Companies hiring entry level it systems managers right now include Artech, Broward Health, and Taher, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size enterprises, managed service providers, healthcare networks, and government contractors that have structured IT teams with room for junior-level systems roles.
Are there remote entry level it systems manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this experience level. About 0% of entry level it systems manager 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 graduates on-site to accelerate onboarding and hands-on learning.
Are these new grad it systems manager jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior it systems manager roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work as qualifying background, and does not require prior full-time systems management history. Look for postings that mention training programs or mentorship as a signal they are built for early-career candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level it systems managers?
Entry Level it systems manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, distributed IT infrastructures that require dedicated systems oversight, creating consistent openings for junior candidates ready to grow into the role.