Junior Systems Administrator

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full benefits: health, vision, dental,

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support a growing technology client in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The role requires onsite 2 days per week in RTP, with the remainder remote, making it ideal for an early-career IT professional looking to expand expertise in systems administration.

You will provide day-to-day support for on-premises servers and core IT infrastructure, assist with network maintenance, and collaborate with senior staff on technology enhancements to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure support, or network administration.
• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge.
• Experience troubleshooting network issues, supporting switches and routers, and performing infrastructure maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for on-premises servers, operating systems, and core IT infrastructure.
• Assist with network and system maintenance activities, including hardware deployments, cabling, patching, and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user, server, and network connectivity issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support system monitoring, documentation, and administrative tasks to ensure stability and compliance with IT standards.
• Work alongside senior infrastructure team members on technology enhancements, deployments, and ongoing support initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field

CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge

Tools

Windows Server

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The Junior Systems Administrator role requires working onsite 2 days per week in RTP, with the remainder of the schedule remote. The Junior Systems Administrator role is ideal for an early-career IT professional with experience supporting infrastructure, networking, and Windows-based environments who is looking to expand their expertise in systems administration.

Responsibilities of the Junior Systems Administrator include:

• Provide day-to-day support for on-premises servers, operating systems, and core IT infrastructure.
• Assist with network and system maintenance activities, including hardware deployments, cabling, patching, and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user, server, and network connectivity issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support system monitoring, documentation, and administrative tasks to ensure stability and compliance with IT standards.
• Work alongside senior infrastructure team members on technology enhancements, deployments, and ongoing support initiatives.

Requirements of the Junior Systems Administrator include:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure support, or network administration.
• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge required.
• Experience troubleshooting network issues, supporting switches and routers, and performing infrastructure maintenance.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration and on-premises technology environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

Compensation for the Junior Systems Administrator include:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 annually
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days onsite in RTP.

This job opens for applications on 09/25/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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