Junior System Administrator
Les Olson IT
- Location
- Onsite (South Salt Lake, Utah)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
Les Olson IT is seeking a Junior System Administrator to maintain and support IT operations, including servers, email systems, and backups. This role involves configuring and troubleshooting Windows Server, virtualization platforms, and acting as Tier 2 escalation for complex technical issues.
Skills
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
Office 365
Google Workspace
VMware
Hyper-V
Azure AD
TCP/IP
DHCP
DNS
RAID Configuration
Network Troubleshooting
PowerShell
Linux
macOS
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- 401k match
- Pension
- Work-life Balance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Volunteer Opportunities
Full job details
What you'll do
- Maintain and support IT operations, including servers, email systems, desktops, laptops, and backups.
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Server (2012–2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, and core server roles.
- Administer Office 365, Google Workspace, VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure AD.
- Diagnose network issues (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and manage RAID configurations.
- Build and optimize physical servers and hardware components.
- Act as Tier 2 escalation for complex issues; escalate to Tier 3 when needed.
- Respond to incidents via phone, email, chat, or ticketing system.
- Manage small to medium projects and ensure timely resolution and documentation.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of IT experience; background in System Administration, Help Desk, or IT Installation preferred.
- Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset; excellent customer interaction.
- Certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year):
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
- CompTIA Server+ or equivalent
- VMware VCP-DCV
- Microsoft Azure Admin (AZ-104) or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), RAID configurations, and troubleshooting network protocols.
- Working knowledge of Office 365, Google Workspace, Azure AD, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
- Basic understanding of LAN/WAN/VPN, backup systems, network storage (SAN/NAS), and endpoint security.
- PowerShell, Linux, or macOS experience is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- 401k match + Pension
- Work-life Balance
- Full Medical, Dental & Vision + HSA
- Life Insurance
- Local Volunteer Opportunities