Junior System Admin at Confidential company
About the Job
Position: Jr System Admin
Duration: 6 Months (CTH position)
Location : Long Beach, CA 90815 – ONSITE
Key Responsibilities:
- Azure Administration: Assist with the deployment, management, and monitoring of Azure cloud resources, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and more.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): Support the management of user accounts, group policies, identity synchronization, and security configurations within Azure AD.
- System Maintenance & Support: Perform regular system updates, patches, and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of servers, workstations, and network devices.
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Provide technical support for end-users by troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Automation & Scripting: Assist in scripting and automating routine administrative tasks using PowerShell or other relevant tools.
- Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior system administrators and IT staff to help deploy new technologies and improve the efficiency of existing systems and services.
- Security & Compliance: Help implement and monitor security practices across systems to ensure data protection and compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a service desk or IT support role, with a basic understanding of system administration.
- Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server and client operating systems (Windows 10/11).
- Basic experience with Azure services, particularly Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure virtual machines, and other cloud resources.
- Understanding of basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs).
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 or Office 365 environments is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune and Vonage
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users and work well in a team environment.
- Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve system and network issues.
- Learning & Development: A desire to learn and grow in the field of system administration, with a focus on cloud technologies like Azure.
Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, or similar certifications are a plus but not required