Jr Systems Administrator

Posted 17 Days Ago
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McLean, VA
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Jr Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining and supporting an organization's computer systems and networks. Duties include installing software updates, managing user accounts, troubleshooting technical issues, monitoring performance metrics, and implementing basic security measures. The role involves providing technical assistance and continuously learning administration skills.
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Job Function: IT position responsible for assisting with the day-to-day maintenance and support of computer systems and networks within an organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Installing and configuring software updates, patching operating systems, managing system backups, and performing routine hardware checks.
  • Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, assigning permissions, and resetting passwords.
  • Identifying and resolving common technical problems with computer systems, network connectivity, and applications.
  • Monitoring system performance metrics like CPU usage, memory utilization, and network traffic to identify potential issues.
  • Maintaining system documentation with details about configurations, troubleshooting steps, and user guides.
  • Providing first-level technical assistance to end-users regarding computer issues.
  • Implementing basic security measures like password policies and virus scans.
  • Actively acquiring knowledge and skills in system administration through training programs and mentorship from senior colleagues.
  • Conduct Hardware inventory, capture serial-number, model number and input captured data in hardware database
  • Maintain software updates, renewals and purchases

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work with diverse team and mentor when needed
  • Hold Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+) can be beneficial
  • Basic understanding of operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS
  • Understanding Basic Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, firewalls)
  • Knowledge of common system administration tools
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical users

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 0-4 years experience and/or ongoing technical training and/or certification programs specific to the work unit’s hardware/software tools
  • Possess Comp TIA A+, Security+, Network+ Certifications

Work Environment:

  • Individual will perform most of his/her functions from the Network Administration Office where the network servers are located.
  • Individual will be required to access all network workstations for software and configuration upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications.
  • Occasionally, individual will also install, replace, or repair transmission media, requiring his/her access to internal wall and false ceiling wiring.

Security:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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Windows
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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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