Junior System Administrator
The Junior System Administrator at Confidential Client supports the enterprise infrastructure by assisting with system monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic administration across Windows and Linux environments. Reporting to the Systems and Operations Management team, this role involves hands-on support for servers, applications, user accounts, and workstation setup, while following change management processes and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure reliable and secure system operations.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
We are working with a confidential client in the IT industry to hire a Junior System Administrator to support infrastructure and day-to-day operations. This contingent worker role reports to the Manager of Systems and Operations Management and works with technical staff to keep systems secure, reliable, and performing well.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving basic system, network, and application issues.
- Support day-to-day operations across Windows and Linux server environments.
- Perform routine maintenance such as patching, monitoring, and system health checks.
- Help deploy and configure servers, applications, and infrastructure components under senior engineer guidance.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and basic identity/access requests.
- Assist with workstation setup, imaging, configuration, and support.
- Maintain and update documentation for procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
- Provide first-line escalation support for service desk issues requiring deeper technical investigation.
- Follow change-management processes and communicate during updates or maintenance.
- Shadow and learn from senior engineers on projects, deployments, and troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field — or equivalent technical certification/experience.
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs).
- Basic Windows Server or Linux administration knowledge.
- Introductory familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
- Experience with scripting fundamentals (PowerShell preferred) through coursework, labs, or early work experience.
- Internship or early post‑college technical experience.
- Clear communicator who can follow instructions and work well on a team.
- Strong eagerness to learn and grow technical responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- ~2 years supporting Microsoft 365, Windows Server, virtualization, or similar IT infrastructure.
- Hands‑on exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) from labs, coursework, or work.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration (user provisioning, license management).
- Knowledge of security fundamentals: MFA, conditional access, endpoint management basics.
- Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, or similar).
- Entry‑level certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals are a plus.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and problem‑solving mindset.
Working Conditions & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time (contingent worker position with the confidential client).
- On-site presence expected in Richmond, VA (local candidates preferred).
- This role requires occasional after-hours work for maintenance or incident response as needed.
Why Join (What We Offer)
- Real-world growth opportunities and close mentorship from senior engineers.
- Hands-on experience across Windows, Linux, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
- A supportive environment for early-career IT professionals to build certifications and advance.
Notes on Hiring & Equal Opportunity
Careertakes is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client. This posting follows applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you need assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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