Jr. IT Administrator

Epec Engineered Technologies

New Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A technology manufacturing company in New Bedford is seeking an Entry Level System Administrator to manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and proven experience as a System Administrator. This full-time role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining IT systems, ensuring their stability and security. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

Proven experience as an IT System Administrator.
Strong knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
Experience with virtualization technologies is required.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure systems.
Monitor system performance and ensure reliability of IT services.
Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard the organization's data.

Skills

Technical competence supporting business software applications

Strong analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

1-2 years of experience as a System Administrator

Any relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Associate) are a plus

Tools

VMWare

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365 (O365)

SharePoint

AWS

Azure

Job description

Epec Engineered Technologies provided pay range

This range is provided by Epec Engineered Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Employee Talent and Development Specialist

About The Company:

At Epec, we have a powerful story to tell - a history of great achievements, world class talent, and innovative breakthroughs. Most importantly, we have a history of helping our customers deliver their high quality products to market, faster. Our 70 year history of reliability and financial stability enable our continuous investment in people, technology, and new ideas that make it easier for our customers to do great work. Custom, build to print electronics is our entire business, and flexibility is at the heart of how we meet our customer’s dynamic needs. To ensure the most accurate, timely, and cost effective design and manufacturing process, we have engineered flexibility into the very fabric of our company. We understand the complete product design and manufacturing process, to deliver the solution that fits the go to market strategy.

About the Role:

The System Administrator manages and maintains the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring the systems' stability, security, and efficiency. This role involves overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues. The Jr. System Administrator will work closely with other IT professionals to support the organization's technology needs and implement improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure systems and components.
Monitor system performance and ensure the availability and reliability of IT services.
Proactively monitor system performance, apply security patches, and perform routine updates to ensure optimal system functionality.
Identify and resolve system problems to minimize downtime while escalating support for more complex issues.
Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard the organization's data and systems.
Perform regular system backups and recovery procedures.
Collaborate with other IT staff to plan and implement system upgrades and improvements.
Provide technical support and guidance to end-users.
Maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Configure, and manage desktop, mobile, and laptop devices.
Provide support to helpdesk.
Other job duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as an IT System Administrator.
Strong knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Hyper‑V.
Proficient supporting enterprise systems/platforms such as Microsoft 365 (O365), Sharepoint, Box, Mimecast, Sophos, Veeam, AWS, Azure.
Familiarity with enterprise networking components and services, including firewalls, switches, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
1‑2 years of experience working as a System Administrator.
Any relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified Associate) are a plus.

Required Skills:

Technical competence supporting business software applications.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, solve IT problems with minimal supervision, and function well in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with end users.
Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and organized.
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance