TIAA

Lead Application Support Specialist

TIAA$128K — $153K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 5-7 years' experience in application support or system administration, preferably with Yardi Voyager
  • Experience managing helpdesk operations and support teams
  • Knowledge of enterprise access management and security protocols
  • Familiar with ITRC governance processes

Responsibilities

  • Administer enterprise-wide Yardi configurations and user permissions
  • Lead end-to-end application integration projects
  • Manage Level 1 and Level 3 helpdesk support queues
  • Provision user accounts and validate role-based access permissions
  • Provide support for internal and external audits by delivering system documentation
  • Facilitate weekly Level 1 team sessions for ticket resolution and training
  • Support ITRC governance for all applications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for professional development
  • Access to advanced technologies in the field
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Flexibility in managing work-life balance
  • Participation in innovative projects affecting real estate operations
Full Job Description

Nuveen International Business is seeking an experienced Application Support Specialist to provide comprehensive technical support and system administration for enterprise applications supporting real estate operations. This role serves as the primary US-based contact for application support managing Level 1 support operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business units and vendor partners.



Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Administer enterprise-wide Yardi configurations including user permissions, security groups, custom menus, deployment packages, and system hotfixes

  • Lead end-to-end application integration projects with downstream systems from requirements gathering through production rollout

  • Manage Level 1 and Level 3 helpdesk support queues, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues escalated from Level 2 for all applications in scope.

  • Provision user accounts and validate access permissions aligned with role-based security requirements across enterprise applications

  • Support internal and external audits by providing comprehensive system documentation and compliance evidence

  • Lead weekly Level 1 team sessions to resolve outstanding tickets, identify training gaps, and deliver process improvement training

  • Support ITRC governance processes for all applications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

  • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work


Career Level
9IC

Required Skills

  • 5 or more years experience in application support or system administration role, preferably in real estate technology Like Yardi Voyager.
  • Proven experience managing helpdesk operations and support teams
  • Experience coordinating with offshore/vendor support teams
  • Experience supporting audit and compliance initiatives
  • Track record of managing multiple applications and stakeholder groups
  • Experience with Azure AD and multi-factor authentication systems
  • Strong understanding of enterprise access management and security protocols
  • Understanding of ITRC governance processes

Preferred Skills:

  • Background in real estate technology systems
  • Project management experience with system integrations
  • Proficiency in ETL processes and data integration
  • Knowledge of fund accounting and NCREIF reporting requirements
  • Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management and patch operations

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-07-15

Base Pay Range: $128,000/yr - $153,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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