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# Associate IT Administrator

- **Company:** Astro Digital
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Firewall, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Information Technology Operations, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Network Connections, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Access Point, Scripting, Microsoft InTune, Falcon Platform, Information Technology, Cisco Firewalls, Route53, Firepower, Veeam, Cisco, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75926194-associate-it-administrator

## About the Role

* Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
 * 2-5 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or systems administration.
 * Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments both Commercial & GCC high.
 * Familiarity with Windows administration and Active Directory/Entra ID concepts.
 * Basic understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and VPN technologies.
 * Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
 * Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
 * Familiarity with Intune (MDM) and CrowdStrike
 * CompTIA Security +

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint administration, and CrowdStrike.
 * Familiarity with Cisco firewalls or networking fundamentals.
 * Experience with UniFi networking products.
 * Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, Route53, S3, etc...
 * Basic Linux administration experience.
 * Familiarity with VMware ESXi or virtualization platforms.
 * Experience with backup solutions such as Veeam.
 * Basic scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
 * CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, or AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.

## Description

We are seeking an IT Administrator Associate to support our day-to-day IT operations and hybrid infrastructure environment. This role will focus primarily on Microsoft 365 administration, user support, endpoint management, and routine infrastructure tasks while assisting with networking, cloud services, and security systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and eager to expand their skills across networking, cloud infrastructure, and systems administration. This role works closely with senior IT staff and engineering teams to maintain reliable and secure systems supporting mission-critical satellite operations.

Key Responsibilities

 * Administer Microsoft 365 services including user accounts, licensing, groups, SharePoint permissions, Exchange and Entra ID.
 * Perform employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
 * Provide desktop and endpoint support for Windows and Linux systems.
 * Manage IT inventory and maintain documentation.
 * Assist with Cisco Firepower Firewall Administration and basic policy changes.
 * Support UniFi networking equipment including switches and wireless access points.
 * Perform basic cabling, patching, and hardware installations.
 * Assist with AWS administration tasks, including EC2 instance management and certificate rotations.
 * Support backup and recovery procedures.
 * Troubleshoot VPN, network connectivity, and endpoint issues.
 * Respond to day-to-day IT requests and service tickets.
 * Escalate complex infrastructure and networking issues to senior IT staff.
 * Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance activities.