Junior System Administrator

About the role

Les Olson IT is a fast-growing technology service provider founded over 70 years ago. With more than 320 employees across nine locations, we focus on delivering superior service through talent, passion, and compassion. We strive to elevate our clients, team members, and local community members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support IT operations, including servers, email systems, desktops, laptops, and backups.
• Configure and troubleshoot Windows Server (2012–2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, and core server roles.
• Administer Office 365, Google Workspace, VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure AD.
• Diagnose network issues (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and manage RAID configurations.
• Build and optimize physical servers and hardware components.
• Act as Tier 2 escalation for complex issues; escalate to Tier 3 when needed.
• Respond to incidents via phone, email, chat, or ticketing system.
• Manage small to medium projects and ensure timely resolution and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT experience; background in System Administration, Help Desk, or IT Installation preferred.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset; excellent customer interaction.
• Certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year): CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, VMware VCP-DCVM, Microsoft Azure Admin (AZ-104).
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), RAID configurations, and troubleshooting network protocols.
• Working knowledge of Office 365, Google Workspace, Azure AD, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN/VPN, backup systems, network storage (SAN/NAS), and endpoint security.
• PowerShell, Linux, or macOS experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k match + Pension
• Work-life Balance
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision + HSA
• Life Insurance
• Local Volunteer Opportunities