Junior Systems Administrator
Job in
Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio, 44471, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
Listing for:
Astro Shapes, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities Systems Administration- 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 (Azure AD), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, One Drive, 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.
- 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 .
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- 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 Power Shell 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…
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