Junior Systems Administrator

RK Industries•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kickstart your IT career supporting a real-world, hands-on environment—work directly with servers, networking, and cloud identity (AD/Azure AD), learn from experienced admins, and make an immediate impact keeping RK’s teams connected and productive. RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader. We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to support and maintain our IT infrastructure. This role involves hands-on work with servers, networks, telephony, and end-user systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across the environment. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of system administration and networking, with a willingness to learn and grow. This position is based in Denver and requires regular on-site presence to support infrastructure and end users.

Requirements

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
A solid understanding of all core technologies in the area of information systems i.e., networking, telephony, operating systems, hardware, security, support, etc.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Industry certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft/Linux certifications)
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Team-oriented with a proactive attitude
Willingness to learn new technologies and take initiative

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers
Support daily operations of network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs
Monitor system performance, availability, and security using standard tools
Perform routine system updates, patching, and backups
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; escalate when necessary
Manage and resolve infrastructure-related support tickets, including server, network, and system access issues, within established SLAs
Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions in the ticketing system
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, Azure AD, or similar)
Support endpoint devices (desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices)
Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing