Junior IT Systems Administrator ()

Contribute to systems administration, infrastructure, and security-related projects and initiatives.

Description

Junior IT Systems Administrator (Part-Time)

About Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All of our methane and CO2 data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decision-makers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action.


Carbon Mapper also works with stakeholders and decision makers to fill data gaps, lead on cutting edge science, collaborate to drive reductions, and advance education and insights on emissions globally. To do this, we work with partners to leverage a constellation of satellites. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization's robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO2 super-emitters.


To learn more about Carbon Mapper, please visit us at

To view our data, please visit us at

About The Role

Carbon Mapper is seeking a motivated and technically capable Junior IT Systems Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone who is self-directed, approaches challenges with a thoughtful and methodical mindset, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects and tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.

The position is primarily remote, with occasional on-site support and collaboration requirements. Candidates must be located in, or within a reasonable commute distance of, Pasadena, California, and have reliable transportation to attend in-person meetings or provide on-site assistance as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer and support Windows and macOS endpoint devices.
• Collaborate with managed service providers and security partners to support departmental objectives and operational needs.
• Contribute to systems administration, infrastructure, and security-related projects and initiatives.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points.
• Respond to escalated support requests and troubleshoot operating system, connectivity, hardware, software, and application issues.
• Assist with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint security administration.
• Support cloud-based environments, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and/or Google Workspace; manage user accounts, access permissions, and software licensing.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, including runbooks, standard operating procedures, asset inventories, and network diagrams.
• Participate in backup validation, disaster recovery testing, and incident response activities.
• Assist with device provisioning, configuration, imaging, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Identify, document, and communicate infrastructure risks, service gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must-Have Skills & Experience:
• 1-3 years of hands-on systems administration or IT support experience beyond entry-level help desk responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user and group administration, organizational unit (OU) management, and basic Group Policy administration.
• Experience administering or supporting a mobile device management (MDM) platform such as Addigy, Jamf, or Microsoft Intune.
• Understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing fundamentals.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with firewall and routing platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, pfSense, Meraki, or similar technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues using logs, diagnostic tools, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes, findings, and technical procedures clearly and accurately.
• Ability to travel to Pasadena-area locations as needed to support business operations.
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Interest in expanding technical knowledge and learning new technologies relevant to the role.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager.
• Experience using IT service management (ITSM) or ticketing platforms such as Freshservice, Freshworks, ServiceNow, or similar systems.
• Experience contributing to IT projects and initiatives, such as system migrations, platform integrations, infrastructure upgrades, or technology deployments.
• Experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), including command-line operations, service management, scheduling, and permissions administration.
• Experience developing or maintaining scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages to automate administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox, or comparable technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience supporting backup and recovery solutions, including backup validation, restoration procedures, and disaster recovery activities.

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft AZ-900, MD-102, or equivalent technical certifications.

Location

Carbon Mapper is headquartered in Pasadena, California, and operates as a distributed workforce with team members located remotely across the United States.

This position is primarily remote, with periodic on-site support, meetings, and collaborative activities. To support these responsibilities, candidates must reside within a reasonable commute distance of Pasadena, California.

Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $35 - $45 per hour. Assessment within this range will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

As a Carbon Mapper employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time-off policy, professional development, and more.

To apply, please visit us at

Carbon Mapper is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better working environment, but will also help us create better products and services.

Carbon Mapper is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable accommodation is needed in our process, please reach out to [email protected].


Salary


$35 - $45 per hour