Systems Administrator I – IT

Unlimited Technology•Herndon, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Unlimited Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator I to join our Corporate IT team in Herndon, VA. This position supports company staff across all office locations and provides tier 1 and tier 2 technical support, endpoint administration, and identity management within a regulated defense contracting environment. This is an entry-level position structured for growth. The successful candidate will begin with day-to-day user support and advance into broader systems administration responsibilities as proficiency develops. The role reports directly to the Corporate IT lead, providing direct exposure to infrastructure, identity, and compliance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Working knowledge of IT fundamentals, including directory services, user authentication and authorization, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP networking
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users
Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through on assigned work
Ability to work from the Herndon, VA office a minimum of three days per week

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, or Microsoft 365 administration in an academic, lab, or internship setting
CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+; Microsoft MS-900 or AZ-900
Internship, campus IT, or part-time help desk experience
Personal lab experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, or Microsoft 365
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting
Interest in physical security and access control technologies

Responsibilities

Provide tier 1 and tier 2 technical support to internal staff, including hardware, software, account, and application issues
Image, configure, and deploy workstations and mobile devices
Execute user onboarding and offboarding, including account provisioning, mailbox configuration, group membership, and equipment issuance
Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365 user accounts, distribution groups, and shared mailboxes
Support Entra ID and Intune device enrollment, compliance policies, and endpoint configuration
Maintain office network equipment, peripherals, and conference room technology
Assist with endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation
Support documentation and evidence collection for CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance requirements
Document all work in the company ticketing system and maintain timely communication with end users
Participate in infrastructure and migration projects as assigned