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# Junior Systems Administrator - Helpdesk & IT Infrastructure

- **Company:** United Aluminum Corporation
- **Location:** North Haven, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Data Security, Windows Servers, Network Monitoring, Routing, Citrix Systems, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d852524dc34c522

## About the Role

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Systems Administrator - Helpdesk & IT Infrastructure to maintain servers, storage systems, virtual environments, monitor network health, routing, firewalls, and data security controls. Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of progressive experience in managing helpdesk and systems administration., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

 * 5+ years of progressive experience in managing helpdesk and systems administration.
 * Strong expertise in Windows Server environments, virtualization, Citrix and storage systems.
 * Proficiency in scripting languages.
 * Work on-site.
 * Relevant industry certifications (preferrable).
 * Experience working in manufacturing environment (preferrable).
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to evaluate issues and determine appropriate next steps.
 * Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical issues and solutions., * Systems Administration: 5 years (Preferred)
 * Help desk: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

 * North Haven, CT 06473 (Preferred)

## Description

* Maintain servers, storage systems, and virtual environments.
 * Monitor network health, routing, firewalls, and data security controls.
 * Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.
 * Provide support to users.
 * Schedules system patches, updates, and configuration changes.
 * Create scripts and use automation tools to streamline daily operations.
 * Maintain system documentation, knowledgebase and asset inventories.
 * Guide and mentor helpdesk staff.
 * Provide after-hours support as and when needed for users or system maintenance/upgrades.