Junior IT System Administrator

TalentHop

United States0–2 yrs35m agovia LinkedIn

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows Server environments and related services.
  • Support monitoring and maintenance of virtualization platforms and infrastructure capacity.
  • Perform routine tasks related to user accounts, groups, access permissions, and identity synchronization.
  • Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security; investigate and escalate incidents.
  • Assist with backup verification, recovery testing, patch deployment, and disaster recovery activities.
  • Use PowerShell to automate recurring administrative tasks under supervision.
  • Provide second- and third-level support for system issues; participate in root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain system documentation, operating procedures, asset records, and recovery documentation.
  • Participate in IT initiatives for infrastructure modernization, standardization, security, and cloud services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
  • Experience with virtualization, backup and recovery, patch management, storage, and system monitoring.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, and hybrid environments.
  • Ability to use PowerShell for administration, troubleshooting, reporting, and automation.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or related field.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, and follow security protocols.

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