Junior Systems Administrator

Junior Systems Administrator Job Location: Washington, DC Work Arrangement: Onsite Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance The Jr. Systems Administrator supports the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, user accounts, endpoints, and core systems. This role focuses on providing hands‑on technical support, assisting with system administration tasks, monitoring system performance, and escalating complex issues as needed. The Jr. Systems Administrator will work closely with senior IT staff and other departments to help maintain secure, reliable, and efficient technology services. Responsibilities Assist with administering, configuring, and supporting Windows Server infrastructure and core services such as Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services under the guidance of senior IT staff. Monitor system health, logs, and alerts; respond to routine incidents and service requests; document issues and accelerate more complex problems when necessary. Support backup and restore operations by monitoring jobs, assisting with recovery tasks, and helping maintain current operational documentation and runbooks. Perform user account management, access provisioning, and basic system maintenance activities, including patching, updates, and routine checks. Provide desktop and endpoint support for Windows 10/11 systems, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Assist with IT projects, system deployments, asset tracking, and knowledge base updates to improve operational efficiency and end‑user support. Administer the SharePoint Knowledgebase site, including creating folders and managing permission groups. Must be able to support monthly maintenance activities and on‑call rotation for critical outages. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of relevant work experience. Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Foundational experience supporting Windows Server environments and core services such as Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services. Experience supporting Windows Server and Windows 10/11 systems, including troubleshooting, break/fix support, and endpoint configuration. Familiarity with backup and restore processes, patching, system monitoring, and routine maintenance activities. Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi and vCenter is preferred. Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting, SharePoint administration, and SQL concepts is a plus. Strong customer service, written communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred certifications and training: CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate ITIL Foundations Formal SharePoint certifications or demonstrated experience. Benefits Competitive salary - $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Flexible Spending Accounts Pre‑Tax 401K and/or After‑Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution) Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement Exercise Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Collaborative and dynamic work environment Physical Demands Employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision due to computer work. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds. Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Equal Employment Opportunity Edgewater Federal Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr