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ASM Research

System Administrator - Junior

The Junior System Administrator supports the daily operation and maintenance of enterprise IT systems to ensure availability, performance, and security in a mission-critical environment. The role ...

AT&T

TAC20-75 Sr. System Administrator

Reston, VA · On-site

$89K - $121K/yr

... Junior System Administrator personnel. • Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes. • Utilizes scripting to automate common tasks. • ...

iQuasar LLC

Junior Systems Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paid time off MSM Technology is seeking to fill the Junior Systems Administrator position. We ... Two (2) or more years of experience as a system administrator with demonstrated success in ...

IQUASAR LLC

Junior Systems Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paid time off MSM Technology is seeking to fill the Junior Systems Administrator position. We ... Two (2) or more years of experience as a system administrator with demonstrated success in ...

Maximus

Junior ICAM System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Jr. ICAM System Administrator provides entry-level operational support for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services supporting enterprise systems. This role operates within a ...

Mission Multiplier

System Administrator, Jr.

Panama City, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

Mission Multiplier is seeking a System Administrator, Jr. (Data & Test/Simulation Support) to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level junior system administrator in the United States is $63,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Junior System Administrator vs Network Support Technician?

AspectEntry Level Junior System AdministratorNetwork Support Technician
CertificationsCompTIA A+, Network+ (preferred)CompTIA A+, Network+ (preferred)
Work EnvironmentManaging servers, networks, and systems in office or data center environmentsSupporting and troubleshooting network issues, often in helpdesk or support centers
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments across various industries, including corporate, healthcare, and educationIT support firms, corporate IT departments, telecommunications

Both roles require similar certifications and often work in comparable environments, focusing on supporting IT infrastructure. The main difference is that a Junior System Administrator typically manages servers and systems directly, while a Network Support Technician primarily troubleshoots network issues and supports end-users.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Junior System Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,244 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

System Administrator - Junior

ASM Research

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

The Junior System Administrator supports the daily operation and maintenance of enterprise IT systems to ensure availability, performance, and security in a mission-critical environment. The role focuses on hands-on administration of operating systems, user accounts, configurations, and core infrastructure services across remote federal client environments. This junior position builds foundational expertise in system administration, monitoring, patching, backup and recovery, and automation using scripting tools under the guidance of more senior staff.
Key Responsibilities
  • Administer operating systems, user accounts, permissions, and system configurations in line with established operational policies and security standards.
  • Perform routine system monitoring, log analysis, and health checks to maintain performance, availability, and capacity across enterprise environments.
  • Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to servers and applications to maintain compliance with federal and enterprise cyber standards.
  • Configure and manage backup and recovery solutions, verify successful execution, and support data restoration activities as needed.
  • Troubleshoot server, application, and infrastructure issues, escalating complex incidents while working collaboratively toward timely resolution.
  • Use scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine administrative tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency in system operations.
  • Support virtualization and cloud-based environments as applicable, including basic administration of virtual machines and cloud resources.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation and operational procedures, including configuration baselines, runbooks, and change records.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and continuous monitoring activities to support 24/7 platform availability in a mission-critical environment.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Approximately 0-3 years of experience in information technology, systems administration, or IT operations, with foundational knowledge of enterprise system administration and automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and products (e.g., Windows, Windows Server, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve routine system hardware, software, or networking issues with minimal supervision.
  • Must meet DoD 8140 requirements for system administration roles and hold an active Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required per federal contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent baseline security certification.
  • Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and exposure to cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with scripting to automate administrative tasks and interest in expanding automation skills.
  • Prior experience in federal or mission-critical enterprise IT environments.

Compensation Ranges
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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