Junior IT System Administrator

Job overview

The Junior IT System Administrator role is described as supporting systems across multiple sites, with candidates based in Greater Boston or Greater Chicago, or eligible to work remotely from the Eastern or Central Time Zone. The listing is marked hybrid remote and gives Greenville, SC as its listing location. Compensation is $75,000–$90,000 per year. Clayens describes its values as trust, reputation, integrity, and growth. Working under experienced IT team members, the junior administrator helps maintain and secure computers, servers, virtualization, identity, endpoint, backup, and Microsoft 365 environments. The role contributes to reliable, secure operations while developing toward greater technical ownership and supporting infrastructure and cloud projects.

What you'll do

• Assist with Windows Server administration and troubleshooting, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file and print services
• support virtualization, storage, and infrastructure monitoring
• perform routine account and access tasks
• monitor availability, performance, capacity, and security
• assist with backup verification, recovery testing, patching, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery
• use PowerShell for simple recurring tasks under review
• support escalations and root-cause analysis
• maintain system documentation
• participate in IT initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior it system administrator

greenville sc listing

greater boston

greater chicago

eastern or central time zone

$75k–$90k

windows server

active directory

microsoft 365

powershell

virtualization

backup and recovery

hybrid remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Candidates must be based in Greater Boston or Greater Chicago, or be eligible to work remotely from the Eastern or Central Time Zone. Degree or equivalent professional experience required; Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.

About the employer

Clayens US LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.