Junior System Administrator

LHH; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator to maintain reliability, security, and performance in a hybrid IT environment within a healthcare-focused setting.

You will work under senior administrators to support cloud systems, proprietary apps, and end-users, ensuring HIPAA/GDPR compliance and data protection. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on experience and professional growth in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Proprietary Application Administration: support and manage critical internal applications.
• System Administration & End-User Support: help desk and endpoint support. Ensure uptime and user satisfaction.
• Security & Compliance: adhere to HIPAA, GDPR, and data protection standards for PHI/PII.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: manage backups and DR processes.

Skills

Cloud concepts

Windows Server

Linux Server

Networking basics

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Jira Service Management

Freshservice

Microsoft Intune

Kandji

Job description

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Description

The Jr. Systems Administrator will play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of our hybrid IT environment. This entry-level position is ideal for someone with a solid IT foundation who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a complex, healthcare-focused setting. You will work under the guidance of senior administrators to support our cloud systems, proprietary applications, and end-users, ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, and other data protection regulations governing PHI and PII.

Objectives of this role

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
• Take responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiative
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in the global marketplace
• Enable faster and smarter business processes, and develop analytics for meaningful insights
• Work with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements

Key Responsibilities:

• Proprietary Application Administration:
• System Administration & End-User Support:
• Security & Compliance:
• Backup and Disaster Recovery

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a technical support or system administration role.
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with a major cloud provider (AWS or Azure).
• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server operating systems.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent problem-solving skills.
• A keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data security and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner).
• Prior experience in a healthcare or other highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for task automation.
• Experience with SaaS application administration and support.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and experience with a ticketing system like Jira Service Management or Freshservice.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and/or Kandji.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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