Las Vegas Junior System Administrator

Les Olson IT•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

As a Junior System Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining our IT infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone passionate about technology and eager to grow their skills in a dynamic environment. You’ll work closely with our Managed IT team to ensure systems run smoothly, troubleshoot issues, and assist with installations and configurations.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

PowerShell, Linux, or macOS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.