System Administrator - Junior

ASM

Montpelier, VT, United States

3 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Starter

Experience required

0 years minimum

Compensation

$60,000.0 - $93,900.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.techcareers.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Software Documentation CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems System Configuration Monitoring of Systems Information Technology Operations

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Network Troubleshooting Log Analysis Microsoft Office Microsoft Operating Systems Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Cloud Services Microsoft SharePoint Software Engineering Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology Scripting Enterprise Software Applications SC Clearance Information Technology User Accounts Vmware

Job description

Administer operating systems, user accounts, permissions, and system configurations in line with established operational policies and security standards.
Perform routine system monitoring, log analysis, and health checks to maintain performance, availability, and capacity across enterprise environments.
Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to servers and applications to maintain compliance with federal and enterprise cyber standards.
Configure and manage backup and recovery solutions, verify successful execution, and support data restoration activities as needed.
Troubleshoot server, application, and infrastructure issues, escalating complex incidents while working collaboratively toward timely resolution.
Use scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine administrative tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency in system operations.
Support virtualization and cloud-based environments as applicable, including basic administration of virtual machines and cloud resources.
Maintain accurate system documentation and operational procedures, including configuration baselines, runbooks, and change records.
Participate in on-call rotations and continuous monitoring activities to support 24/7 platform availability in a mission-critical environment., Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM’s overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately 0-3 years of experience in information technology, systems administration, or IT operations, with foundational knowledge of enterprise system administration and automation.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and products (e.g., Windows, Windows Server, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams).
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve routine system hardware, software, or networking issues with minimal supervision.
Must meet DoD 8140 requirements for system administration roles and hold an active Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship required per federal contract requirements., * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent baseline security certification.
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and exposure to cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Experience with scripting to automate administrative tasks and interest in expanding automation skills.
Prior experience in federal or mission-critical enterprise IT environments., The physical requirements described in “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, “light office duties’ or “lifting up to 50 pounds” or “some travel” required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

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