Junior Systems Administrator
HD Consultores
New York, NY0–2 yrs53m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- TroubleshootingLinuxWindowsNetworkingHelp deskAWS
- Nice to have
- Active DirectoryCompTIA A+
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting84%Windows63%Networking59%Linux38%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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Location: United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Junior
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Systems Administrator to assist with the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of company IT systems and infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional who wants to develop hands-on experience in systems administration and infrastructure support.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, workstations, and IT systems.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security alerts.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and system issues.
- Create, maintain, and manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
- Assist with Windows and/or Linux system administration tasks.
- Monitor system logs and investigate basic system errors and incidents.
- Support software installations, updates, patches, and system upgrades.
- Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery procedures.
- Maintain system documentation, configuration records, and technical procedures.
- Assist with network connectivity and basic infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Support IT security policies, access controls, and endpoint protection procedures.
- Respond to IT tickets and escalate complex issues to senior administrators or appropriate technical teams.
- Assist with system deployments, migrations, and infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with IT Support, Network, Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams.
- Perform routine maintenance and other IT administration duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Foundational understanding of operating systems.
- Foundational understanding of networking.
- Foundational understanding of user management.
- Foundational understanding of IT security.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in systems administration, IT support, help desk, or a related technical role.
- Basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
- Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and general networking concepts.
- Familiarity with user and access management.
- Basic understanding of IT security principles.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and technical processes quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
- Basic knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or basic scripting.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with IT service management or ticketing systems.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar certification is a plus.