Junior Systems Administrator – Server Operations

Job Description:

Junior Systems Administrator – Server Operations

Job#: 3055274

Location:

Columbus, Ohio (Remote)

We are seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support day-to-day Windows Server operations, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM), patching, and infrastructure maintenance. This position will take ownership of routine operational tasks, investigate issues, and follow work through completion. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable asking questions, with hands-on mentoring provided to develop skills.

• Support routine Windows Server administration, including checking services, event logs, disk space, and connectivity.
• Assist with SCCM software deployments, device collections, client health, and reporting.
• Monitor server patching, investigate failed updates, perform approved remediation, and verify successful installation.
• Review maintenance window and patching group assignments for accuracy.
• Deploy and troubleshoot approved software and management agents, including security and monitoring tools.
• Perform routine Active Directory tasks and assist with Group Policy troubleshooting.
• Run established Power Shell scripts, interpret results, and make basic modifications under guidance.
• Assist with virtual machine provisioning, resource changes, and inventory using documented procedures.
• Manage assigned incidents and service requests and coordinate with other IT teams.
• Maintain operational reports, track exceptions, and document procedures.
• Follow change management processes and elevate complex issues with a clear summary.

• Foundational Windows administration experience gained through employment, technical training, internships, or hands-on lab work.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and networking.
• Familiarity with SCCM or comparable enterprise deployment and patching tools.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, investigate problems methodically, and document results.
• Organizational skills and the ability to track multiple assignments through completion.
• Clear communication skills and sound judgment about when to elevate an issue.
• Willingness to learn Power Shell and expand technical skills.

• Experience with VMware vSphere or vCenter.
• Exposure to enterprise patching, software deployment, or SCCM client troubleshooting.
• Basic Power Shell scripting experience.
• Familiarity with Service Now or another incident and change management platform.
• Experience supporting security or monitoring agents, such as Crowd Strike or Dynatrace.

Success means reliably completing routine work, identifying issues early, keeping documentation current, and providing useful troubleshooting details when assistance is needed. As experience grows, this person will independently handle common operational issues and help improve repeatable processes across the server environment.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee…