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# Junior Windows Systems Administrator (5451)

- **Company:** Smartronix, LLC
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Internet Services, Local Area Networks, Software Systems, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Network Server, User Administration
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9127467/junior-windows-systems-administrator-5451

## About the Role

SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain various IT systems. This position will provide On-Site support at our customers location on Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland., * Clearance Required: Top Secret

 * At least one year of experience in system administration performing the functional duties of this position
 * CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8570-compliant certification
 * Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts
 * Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and user account issues
 * Experience supporting Windows workstations, servers, and peripheral devices

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
 * Experience with Linux operating systems
 * Experience administering IT assets and configuration management processes
 * Experience supporting end users in an enterprise environment
 * Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts
 * Experience in a DoD or NAVAIR environment

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## Description

As the Junior Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business cases across the NAVAIR community., * Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems, or a segment of a network system

 * Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing IT systems
 * Perform maintenance to ensure IT Systems operate correctly with minimal interruption
 * Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems
 * Implement and maintain backup recovery plans and capabilities
 * Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages
 * Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution
 * Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and configuration management processes
 * Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes
 * Administer and maintain newly deployed hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle
 * Assist users with workstation setup, account provisioning, and access requests
 * Assist with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktop, server, and peripheral equipment
 * Maintain system documentation, inventories, and configuration records


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