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# Systems Administrator I

- **Company:** Meridian
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $45,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Backup Devices, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Uptime, Backup and Restore, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d9dc2d5f660235a

## About the Role

* Two years of relevant experience required in a systems administration role or related role with server/network experience preferred.
 * Exposure to enterprise operating systems and infrastructure
 * Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V, storage, or backup technologies
 * Some experience supporting servers, networks, or IT systems (preferred, not required)
 * Foundational knowledge of systems administration, networking, and virtualization
 * Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
 * Clear written and verbal communication skills
 * A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

## Description

Are you early in your IT career and ready to get hands-on with real systems that matter? Meridian Cooperative is looking for a Systems Administrator I to help maintain, support, and improve our core IT infrastructure while learning from experienced systems and IT professionals. In this role, you'll support servers, applications, and internal systems, troubleshoot issues, help keep our environment secure and reliable, and collaborate closely with IT teammates to deliver great service across the organization.
What You'll Do

 * Maintain, configure, and support servers, applications, and operating systems
 * Troubleshoot system and application issues to ensure uptime and performance
 * Support user access, authentication, permissions, and security controls
 * Assist with help desk escalations and customer-facing system issues
 * Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical problems
 * Monitor system performance, backups, and security updates
 * Document configurations, procedures, and solutions
 * Learn best practices while contributing to system improvements and new technologies


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