Junior Network Admin: Cloud, Security & IT Ops

Barber National Institute; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highmark Medical & Mental Health

DeltaDental and DavisVision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Erie Campus on-site childcare

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barber National Institute in Erie, PA is seeking a motivated Junior Network Administrator to support and secure our IT infrastructure. The role covers cloud services, endpoint management, network operations, and enterprise applications, offering hands-on experience across Windows, AD, security, and operations.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in IT or related field, familiarity with Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, and networking fundamentals, with opportunity for growth within

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and endpoint administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and cloud-based technologies.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switching, and wireless networking.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, endpoint protection, and access management.
• Experience supporting computer hardware, software, and business applications preferred.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or related certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administration and support of Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Azure Arc, and related cloud services.
• Monitoring and maintaining endpoint management systems, including device enrollment, compliance, software deployment, and configuration management.
• Deploying, configuring, and supporting Windows computers, laptops, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, identity management, and access control processes.
• Assisting with Windows Server administration, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure services.
• Participating in patch management, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Supporting firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN connectivity, and network security appliances.
• Assisting with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, network, cloud, and system performance issues.
• Monitoring network performance, connectivity alerts, outages, and security events.
• Providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for endpoint, connectivity, and access-related issues.
• Supporting enterprise business applications and cloud-based integrations.
• Participating in infrastructure modernization projects, cloud migrations, and technology deployments.
• Collaborating with Help Desk staff, system administrators, network administrators, vendors, and project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assisting with cybersecurity monitoring, endpoint protection, access reviews, and compliance activities.
• Providing end-user guidance related to network access, device connectivity, remote access, and technology tools.
• Staying current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and industry best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organization

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity basics

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in IT/CS/Networking

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Entra ID / Azure AD

Cloud services

Windows OS

Job description

Barber National Institute in Erie, PA is seeking a motivated Junior Network Administrator to support and secure our IT infrastructure. The role covers cloud services, endpoint management, network operations, and enterprise applications, offering hands-on experience across Windows, AD, security, and operations.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in IT or related field, familiarity with Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, and networking fundamentals, with opportunity for growth within