Junior Systems Administrator - Server Operations

Job#: 3055274
Job Description:
Junior Systems Administrator - Server Operations
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support day-to-day Windows Server operations, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM), patching, and infrastructure maintenance. This position will take ownership of routine operational tasks, investigate issues, and follow work through completion. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable asking questions, with hands-on mentoring provided to develop skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Support routine Windows Server administration, including checking services, event logs, disk space, and connectivity.
• Assist with SCCM software deployments, device collections, client health, and reporting.
• Monitor server patching, investigate failed updates, perform approved remediation, and verify successful installation.
• Review maintenance window and patching group assignments for accuracy.
• Deploy and troubleshoot approved software and management agents, including security and monitoring tools.
• Perform routine Active Directory tasks and assist with Group Policy troubleshooting.
• Run established PowerShell scripts, interpret results, and make basic modifications under guidance.
• Assist with virtual machine provisioning, resource changes, and inventory using documented procedures.
• Manage assigned incidents and service requests and coordinate with other IT teams.
• Maintain operational reports, track exceptions, and document procedures.
• Follow change management processes and escalate complex issues with a clear summary.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational Windows administration experience gained through employment, technical training, internships, or hands-on lab work.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and networking.
• Familiarity with SCCM or comparable enterprise deployment and patching tools.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, investigate problems methodically, and document results.
• Organizational skills and the ability to track multiple assignments through completion.
• Clear communication skills and sound judgment about when to escalate an issue.
• Willingness to learn PowerShell and expand technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware vSphere or vCenter.
• Exposure to enterprise patching, software deployment, or SCCM client troubleshooting.
• Basic PowerShell scripting experience.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or another incident and change management platform.
• Experience supporting security or monitoring agents, such as CrowdStrike or Dynatrace.

Success in This Role
Success means reliably completing routine work, identifying issues early, keeping documentation current, and providing useful troubleshooting details when assistance is needed. As experience grows, this person will independently handle common operational issues and help improve repeatable processes across the server environment.
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