Junior Systems Administrator – Windows/VMware, Active Directory & Network Support
Location: Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Monday–Friday
Contract: Through June 30, 2027, with possible extension
Compensation: Up to $30-35 per hour, based on qualifications
Position Summary
Seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows servers, virtual environments, network services, backup systems, and infrastructure equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Support Windows servers and virtual machines in VMware and/or Hyper-V environments.
Administer users, groups, and basic Group Policy functions in Active Directory.
Assist with DNS, DHCP, DFS, certificates, patching, monitoring, backups, and recovery testing.
Troubleshoot basic network connectivity, switch ports, cabling, access points, and related infrastructure.
Maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, asset records, and service desk tickets.
Support infrastructure deployments and travel to remote sites when required.
Participate in after-hours support and on-call rotations as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in IT support, help desk, systems administration, or a related technical role.
Working knowledge of Windows systems, Active Directory, basic networking, and ticketing systems.
Familiarity with VMware or Hyper-V, backup and recovery processes, system monitoring, and patch management.
Basic PowerShell knowledge and strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work onsite five days per week and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally to other infrastructure locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or technical certificate in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification or exposure to cloud platforms.