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Job overview
The Junior System Administrator provides configuration and support for Windows and other server operating systems, storage, and related services in on-premise data centers and cloud environments. The role supports project delivery, keeps code patches current, and may participate in on-call rotations for critical services. It works with senior engineers on complex situations and includes some travel and non-standard hours as business requires.
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Description
Job Description
Job Purpose:
Provides configuration and support for Windows, other server operating systems, and storage in highly virtualized on-premise data centers as well as in the cloud. Ensures code patches are up to date in order to deliver stable and secure operations. Supports project delivery in areas of strong knowledge and places high priority on learning more. May participate in on-call rotations related to critical services in multiple countries.
Responsibilities:
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Provides operational support for server and storage components and services with assistance from more senior engineers in critical and/or complex situations. Examples include servers, storage systems, email solutions, and intranet solutions. (35%)
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Performs routine server and storage hardware and software configuration for projects, and limited programming to meet client and project requirements. (35%)
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Investigate Security Alerts and triage for case closure as they are escalated. (15%)
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Creates and maintains technical documentation, asset inventories and configuration information. (7.5%)
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Seeks and leverages opportunities to expand knowledge and skill base (7.5%)
Working Conditions:
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Consistent non-standard work or overtime as business requires.
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On-call availability required as necessary.
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Professional, office environment.
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Some travel required.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
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1 to 3 Years of relevant work experience.
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Technical with Systems Engineering or Related field of study required.
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Other Education / Certifications: VMWare VCA-DBT, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, MTA Database Fundamentals
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Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
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Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
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Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
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Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
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Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.
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Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
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Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
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Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.
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Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
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Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
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Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others.
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Able to quickly learn new systems and technology.
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Able to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level.
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How this job compares
Set against the 664 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$92–150K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$31–45/hr47 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 72 open System Administrator jobs in Virginia and 664 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Leidos11 open
- CACI International5 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 516 postings).
- Education
- 173 of the 664 open System Administrator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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