Junior Network System Administrator

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES•St. George, LA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Network Systems Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of the organization’s network and systems infrastructure. This role focuses on monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support under the guidance of senior IT staff. The ideal candidate is technically curious, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into a more advanced infrastructure role.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of experience in a network or systems support role
Basic understanding of: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching and routing concepts, windows server and active directory
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure fundamentals
Ability to follow procedures and document work clearly
Strong customer service and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.)
Familiarity with VPN technologies
Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment
Entry-level certifications (Network+, AZ-900, CCNA – nice to have)

Responsibilities

Assist with the administration and support of network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, switches, routers)
Monitor network performance, availability, and alerts; escalate issues as needed
Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and updates
Support user account management (Active Directory, Azure AD, group policies)
Assist with onboarding/offboarding activities (VPN access, device setup, permissions)
Troubleshoot basic network, connectivity, and hardware issues
Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and procedures
Follow IT security policies and assist with compliance efforts (HIPAA, internal controls)
Work closely with Helpdesk and senior infrastructure staff to resolve incidents
Participate in on-call rotations or after-hours maintenance as required
Support acquisitions, new site builds, and major technology initiatives