Junior System Administrator
About The Position
ASM is hiring an entry-level Junior System Administrator to work alongside its senior team maintaining and scaling a modern SaaS hosting environment spanning Windows Server, VMware, Azure, enterprise networking, and security. The role provides an opportunity to develop into a well-rounded systems engineer and learn how a SOC 2- and HIPAA-compliant organization operates. The position requires in-office work in Temecula, California, at least four days per week; during onboarding, the employee may be in the office up to five days per week. The role includes scheduled maintenance windows, occasional evening and weekend maintenance, and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation after onboarding. After-hours calls are paid at standard overtime rates. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is offered.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or system administration; internships, homelab projects, and coursework count.
- A solid grasp of computing fundamentals, including operating systems, file systems, and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs).
- Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Some exposure to PowerShell or another scripting language.
- Strong attention to detail and a habit of documenting work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity, care, eagerness to learn, consideration of security and availability, and ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Azure, VMware vSphere/vSAN, or Group Policy.
- Experience with Microsoft IIS web servers, reverse proxies such as NGINX, or Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door.
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+, or Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900, or AZ-104.
- Exposure to a compliance framework such as HIPAA, SOC 2, or HITRUST.
- Basic SQL Server knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Manage user and group access in Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
- Help maintain and document infrastructure, including Windows servers, VMware vSphere/ESXi, Azure resources, Cisco switching, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues flagged by monitoring systems or reported by users, escalating when needed.
- Support patch management for Windows Servers, VMware, and network devices, and help automate patching.
- Help maintain system-hardening standards and the policies, procedures, and documentation supporting SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.
- Assist with audits and security assessments, and occasionally help clients understand the organization's security posture.
- Take part in scheduled maintenance windows and, after onboarding, the on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Competitive PTO structure, granted immediately after the probationary period and non-accrual.
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for all employees.
- Several medical coverage options, including free and at-cost options.
- Potential partial coverage for dependents, based on the plan chosen.
- Supplemental benefit options, including hospital confinement, accident insurance, disability, and cancer insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Weekly catered company lunches on Wednesdays.
- Summer and holiday parties.
- A modern, regularly updated technology stack.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
