IT Systems Administrator

Ascendo Resources; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Local IT Systems Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of our on-site information technology infrastructure. You will manage the office server room, LAN, wireless networking, and end-user devices, with a focus on Linux-based workstations.

Responsibilities include configuring hardware, supporting printers and conference room tech, managing asset lifecycle, and administering badge access and security cameras.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting office IT infrastructure, end-user computing, or systems administration.
• Experience with Ethernet switching, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and wireless networking.
• Experience supporting Linux desktop systems; familiarity with Windows and macOS is desirable.
• Knowledge of server hardware, rack-mounted equipment, UPS systems, and basic server administration.
• Experience with structured network cabling standards and installation best practices.
• Experience managing wireless access point infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IT asset management and inventory control.
• Experience supporting printers, conference room technology, and common office peripherals.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies such as badge access systems and IP security cameras.
• Understanding of IT security best practices, endpoint protection, patch management, backups, and access control.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the office server room, including physical server hardware, UPS systems, rack infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and equipment organization.
• Manage and maintain the office local area network, including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, structured cabling, and network documentation.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot wired and wireless network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity throughout the facility.
• Provide end-user technical support for desktop and laptop systems, with a primary focus on Linux-based workstations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, peripherals, printers, docking stations, monitors, and related office technology.
• Manage IT hardware inventory, including procurement coordination, asset tracking, deployment, lifecycle management, and equipment disposal.
• Configure and support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including workstation setup, equipment assignment, and account coordination.
• Administer physical access control systems including employee badge management and access permissions.

Skills

Linux desktop experience

Networking concepts

End-user support

IT security best practices

Asset management

Onboarding/offboarding processes

Physical security systems management

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Server hardware

UPS systems

Routing & switching hardware

IP cameras

Badge access systems

Printers

Job description

• The Local IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of the company's on-site information technology infrastructure.
• This role manages the office server room, local area network, wireless networking, end-user computing equipment, and physical IT assets while providing technical support to employees.
• The position also administers office technology systems including badge access, security cameras, printers, conference room equipment, and other business technology.
• The successful candidate will be a self-directed technical professional with strong troubleshooting skills and experience managing small-to-medium-sized office IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the office server room, including physical server hardware, UPS systems, rack infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and equipment organization.
• Manage and maintain the office local area network, including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, structured cabling, and network documentation.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot wired and wireless network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity throughout the facility.
• Provide end-user technical support for desktop and laptop systems, with a primary focus on Linux-based workstations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, peripherals, printers, docking stations, monitors, and related office technology.
• Manage IT hardware inventory, including procurement coordination, asset tracking, deployment, lifecycle management, and equipment disposal.
• Configure and support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including workstation setup, equipment assignment, and account coordination.
• Administer physical access control systems including employee badge management and access permissions.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Administration, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting office IT infrastructure, end-user computing, or systems administration.
• Experience with Ethernet switching, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and wireless networking.
• Experience supporting Linux desktop systems; familiarity with Windows and macOS is desirable.
• Knowledge of server hardware, rack-mounted equipment, UPS systems, and basic server administration.
• Experience with structured network cabling standards and installation best practices.
• Experience managing wireless access point infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IT asset management and inventory control.
• Experience supporting printers, conference room technology, and common office peripherals.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies such as badge access systems and IP security cameras.
• Understanding of IT security best practices, endpoint protection, patch management, backups, and access control.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent are desirable but not required.