Junior Systems Administrator

Astro Shapes LLC • Struthers, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This position is responsible for assisting with management and maintenance of the organization's on-premises, virtualized, cloud, and Microsoft 365 infrastructure while supporting key cybersecurity initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in systems administration, cloud technologies, and enterprise security solutions, with a proactive approach to ensuring system availability, performance, and security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Exposure to managing Windows Server environments and virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, KVM, and OpenVZ.
• Exposure to administration of Microsoft 365 services and Entra ID.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Next Gen Firewalls and Cortex XDR.
• Experience with Rapid7 Insight Platform or comparable vulnerability management solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Familiarity with network technologies including routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Understanding cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
• Familiar with Linux command line interfaces.
• Industry certifications such as A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, CISSP, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert or equivalent.
• Experience with endpoint management solutions including Microsoft Intune, JAMF, and Soti Mobicontrol.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation using PowerShell or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to security best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical and virtual server environments.
• Assist with the Administration of Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related services.
• Assist with high level configuration of the company's PBX software.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform regular system updates, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with managing/implementing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Assist with Maintaining/Creating detailed documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations.
• Assist with Designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Assist with managing cloud-hosted servers, storage, networking components, and load balancing solutions.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Assist with cloud migration initiatives and hybrid infrastructure deployments.
• Assist with ensuring cloud environments adhere to organizational security standards and best practices.
• Help with planning, deploying, managing, and supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Assist with administration of Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 services.
• Assist with managing identity and access controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Support licensing, tenant management, security configurations, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new Microsoft 365 features and technologies.
• Assist with the administration and management of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security policies.
• Support Palo Alto Cortex XDR deployment, monitoring, incident response, and threat investigation activities.
• Assist with managing and maintaining the Rapid7 security platform, including vulnerability assessments, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Participate in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and resilient.
• Assist with cybersecurity awareness initiatives and security best practice implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level