Junior Systems Admin: Windows Server, VMware & Networking

CornerStone Technology Talent Services; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Technology Talent Services is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to support enterprise server, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of IT experience, foundational Windows Server and Active Directory skills, and familiarity with VMware/Hyper-V, DNS/DHCP, and backup/recovery. This on-site position is based in Pompano Beach, FL, with occasional local travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT experience in technical support, help desk, or junior systems administration.
• Foundational experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Basic Group Policy concepts understanding.
• Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V.
• Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, switches, connectivity).
• Experience with backup and recovery processes.
• Experience with ticketing systems and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Onsite work in Pompano Beach, FL five days per week.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administration and maintenance of servers, storage, and network systems.
• Assist with configuration and administration of VMware and/or Hyper-V virtual environments.
• Apply patches and system updates to maintain performance and security.
• Maintain and verify backup systems and participate in disaster recovery testing.
• Support Active Directory user/group administration and basic Group Policy activities.
• Help configure and maintain core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, DFS, and certificates.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting, including connectivity, switch/port status, and configuration issues.
• Monitor system and network health using infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Assist with deployment of switches, wireless access points, cabling, and other infrastructure equipment.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Track incidents, service requests, and assets through ticketing and inventory systems.
• Participate in after-hours support and on-call rotation as assigned.
• Travel to nearby sites as needed for infrastructure deployment or support.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware/Hyper-V

DNS/DHCP

Backup & Recovery

Documentation

On-site

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

CornerStone Technology Talent Services is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to support enterprise server, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of IT experience, foundational Windows Server and Active Directory skills, and familiarity with VMware/Hyper-V, DNS/DHCP, and backup/recovery. This on-site position is based in Pompano Beach, FL, with occasional local travel.