Junior Systems Administrator

At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people and our people are the primary reason for our success. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with an environment conducive to continued growth and career achievement.

About The Role

We're looking for a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Irving, TX. You'll help maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot our server infrastructure, networks, and end-user systems while learning from senior engineers and growing into more advanced administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across servers and workstations
• Perform routine maintenance: patching, backups, updates, and user account management
• Provide first- and second-tier technical support for hardware, software, and network issues
• Assist in configuring and maintaining Windows servers, Active Directory, firewalls, and network devices
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps
• Support onboarding/offboarding of employee accounts and equipment
• Escalate complex issues to senior sysadmins and collaborate on resolution
• Assist with system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in IT support or systems administration
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and networking fundamentals
• Basic understanding of firewall configuration and network security principles
• Understanding of or work with an IDP (Identity Provider) like Okta preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and willingness to learn
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar) preferred but not required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Willingness to work occasional after-hours and participate in on-call rotation

Nice to Have

• Scripting experience (PowerShell)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off / Holiday
• 401(k)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Our benefits program is divided into three sections:

• Strive to Health: Health benefits, wellness, ways to get active, nutrition, self-care, and challenges
• Strive to Wealth: Income protection, discount programs, company benefits, financial planning, and retirement (401k)
• Strive to Wellbeing: Mental health focus, mindfulness, giving back to the community, resiliency, and assistance programs

We offer quarterly challenges with opportunities to win prizes and gift cards. All programs are accessible via convenient apps, and we utilize social media to further engage with our associates through our Strive2Thrive program.