Jr Systems Administrator

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Junior/Mid-Level System Administrator to support day-to-day infrastructure operations across a predominantly Windows-based environment. This role will work closely with a Senior System Administrator / Team Lead, gaining exposure across servers, virtualization, backups, endpoints, and basic networking.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone coming from a service desk or junior infrastructure background who wants to grow into a broader systems role and take on more responsibility over time.

Infrastructure & Systems Support

• Support day-to-day administration of Windows Server environments

• Assist with Active Directory user, group, and GPO management

• Perform routine server tasks including patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting

• Support virtualized environments (Hyper-V and/or VMware)

• Assist with backup operations using tools such as Veeam, including monitoring job success and assisting with restores

• Help maintain endpoint environments, including Windows 11 desktops and basic macOS administration

Support endpoint and device management activities (imaging, provisioning, troubleshooting)

Networking & Connectivity (Secondary Support)

• Provide basic support for routing and switching, Wi-Fi connectivity, VPN connectivity issues (with guidance from the senior admin)

• Escalate complex network or firewall issues to the Senior System Administrator while supporting diagnostics and documentation

Experience in a Windows-based IT environment

• Hands-on familiarity with Windows Server administration

Active Directory basics, Virtualization fundamentals (Hyper-V or VMware), Backup concepts (Veeam exposure strongly preferred)

• Experience supporting desktops/endpoints, ideally Windows 10/11

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching), Wi-Fi fundamentals

• Exposure to or familiarity with video conferencing systems (e.g., Polycom) is beneficial

• Previous experience in Service Desk, Desktop Support, or Junior Infrastructure roles

• Strong desire to move beyond support into infrastructure and systems administration

• Comfortable learning on the job in a hands-on environment

Personal Attributes

• High energy and proactive mindset

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Takes ownership of problems rather than just escalating them

• Positive attitude - trainability and motivation are valued over perfect skill alignment

• Able to work calmly and methodically in production environments

• Comfortable working under the guidance of a senior technical lead