Junior IT System Administrator

Clayens US LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC is seeking a Junior IT System Administrator in Greenville, SC. You will support day-to-day IT operations, focusing on Windows Server environments, AD, GPO, DNS, and hybrid cloud systems, with exposure to Azure and Microsoft 365.

This role offers growth toward a full System Administrator position across on-prem and cloud platforms. You will work under senior team guidance, handling incident response, security, and documentation while developing automation skills and taking on

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in IT.
• Hands-on administration of Windows Server, AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Experience with virtualization, backup/recovery, patching, storage, monitoring.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and hybrid environments.
• PowerShell for admin tasks, troubleshooting, reporting, and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows Server environments.
• Support virtualization platforms, VMs, storage, and capacity planning.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and identity tasks.
• Monitor system performance, security, and incidents; document findings and escalate as needed.
• Assist with backups, recovery testing, patching, and DR activities.
• Learn to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell under supervision.
• Provide second/third-level support and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and recovery procedures.
• Participate in regional/global IT initiatives and infrastructure modernization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure

PowerShell

Atera

Veeam

Job description

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Junior IT System Administrator

Regular Full-Time Greenville, SC, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Company:

"A World of Opportunities"

Committed to an industry that combines innovation and responsibility, we embody our slogan on a daily basis: "A World of Opportunities". Trust, Reputation, Integrity andRise are strong values that make up Clayens' DNA!

Job Summary :

The Junior System Administrator supports the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and security of the organization’s computers, servers, virtualization, identity, endpoint, backup, and Microsoft 365 environments. Working under the guidance of experienced IT team members, this role provides hands-on exposure to both on-premises and cloud-based systems across multiple sites, while progressively developing technical expertise, autonomy, and ownership. The position is designed for an early-career IT professional with strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, with a clear development path toward a full System Administrator role. As experience grows, the incumbent will take on increasingly complex operational responsibilities, contribute to infrastructure and cloud projects, and support the continuous improvement, reliability, performance, and security of the organization’s IT environment.

Work Location:
Candidates must be based in either the Greater Boston area, the Greater Chicago area, or be eligible to work remotely from the Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Keys Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers, Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and print services, under the guidance of senior IT team members.
• Support the monitoring and routine maintenance of virtualization platforms, virtual machines, storage, and related infrastructure capacity, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Perform routine tasks, including user accounts, groups, access permissions, and basic identity synchronization tasks, following established procedures.
• Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security using established tools; perform initial investigation, document findings, and escalation incidents as required.
• Assist with backup verification, recovery testing, patch deployment, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery activities in accordance with documented procedures.
• Learn to use PowerShell and other approved tools to automate simple recurring administrative tasks, with appropriate review and supervision.
• Provide second-level and third-level support for system-related issues, contribute to root-cause analysis, and work with senior administrators or vendors on complex escalations.
• Create and maintain accurate system documentation, operating procedures, asset records, troubleshooting notes, and recovery documentation.
• Participate in regional and global IT initiatives related to infrastructure modernization, standardization, security, and cloud services, gradually taking ownership of defined tasks as skills and experience develop.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Experience with virtualization, backup and recovery, patch management, storage, and system monitoring solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, and hybrid environments.
• Ability to use PowerShell for administration, troubleshooting, reporting, and task automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to users, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize operational demands, participate in planned maintenance activities, maintain confidentiality, and follow organizational security and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience administering Microsoft Azure services is preferred, particularly Azure virtual machines, storage, SQL, networking, backup, monitoring, and identity integration.
• Experience with hybrid identity, Microsoft Entra Connect, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience with Hyper-V virtualization platforms and Veeam backup solutions.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices, privileged access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, Windows Server, virtualization, or IT service management certifications.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments and collaborating with international teams (Spanish, French).
• Experience using Atera to remotely connect to user computers and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments, industrial systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including collaboration with production and engineering teams.