Junior Systems Administrator

Trillium Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to support the organization’s infrastructure in Richmond, VA. You will assist with system monitoring, maintenance, and basic administration across Windows and Linux environments, reporting to the Manager of the Systems and Operations Management team.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, patching, deployment under guidance, user management, and change-management coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or closely related field; equivalent technical certification accepted.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs).
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with cloud concepts (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) at introductory level.
• Experience with scripting fundamentals (PowerShell).
• Internship or post-college technical experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively.
• Eagerness to learn and grow responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving basic system, network, and application issues.
• Support day-to-day operational tasks across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform routine maintenance such as patching, monitoring, and system health checks.
• Help deploy and configure servers, applications, and infrastructure components under senior engineer guidance.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and basic identity access requests.
• Assist with workstation setup, imaging, configuration, and support.
• Participate in documentation efforts for procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide first-line escalation support for service desk issues requiring deeper technical investigation.
• Follow change-management processes and ensure proper communication during updates or maintenance.
• Learn and grow by shadowing senior engineers on projects, implementations, and troubleshooting sessions.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

DNS/DHCP/TCPIP/VLANs

Windows Server/Linux administration

Cloud concepts (Azure/AWS/GC)

Microsoft 365 basics

Ticketing systems (ServiceNow/Jira)

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Equivalent technical certification

Tools

VMware/Hyper-V virtualization basics

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Junior Systems Administrator in Richmond, VA!

We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to provide support for the organization’s infrastructure and day-to-day operational needs.

This contingent worker position will assist with system monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic administration across a variety of technologies within the enterprise environment. The selected candidate will report to the Manager of the Systems and Operations Management team and will collaborate with technical staff to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient system operations in support of the organization.

In addition to other occasional tasks, the candidate’s key responsibilities will be the following:

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving basic system, network, and application issues.
• Support day-to-day operational tasks across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform routine maintenance such as patching, monitoring, and system health checks.
• Help deploy and configure servers, applications, and infrastructure components under senior engineer guidance.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and basic identity access requests.
• Assist with workstation setup, imaging, configuration, and support.
• Participate in documentation efforts for procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide first-line escalation support for service desk issues requiring deeper technical investigation.
• Follow change-management processes and ensure proper communication during updates or maintenance.
• Learn and grow by shadowing senior engineers on projects, implementations, and troubleshooting sessions.

Pay rate is$27.00 an hour and up (commensurate with experience).

Minimum qualifications are the essential, non-negotiable requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related field;equivalent technical certification accepted.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs).
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with cloud concepts (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) at an introductory level.
• Experience with scripting fundamentals (especially PowerShell) through coursework, labs, or early work experience.
• Internship or post-college technical experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow instructions, and work collaboratively within a team.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow technical responsibilities over time.
• tenant-level configuration standards.

Preferred qualifications are desirable but non-mandatory job skills, experience, or education that make an applicant an ideal candidate, helping them stand out among other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

• 2 years of professional technical experience supporting Microsoft 365, Windows Server, virtualization, or related IT infrastructure.
• Hands-on exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper?V, etc.) from labs or coursework.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration concepts (basic support, user provisioning, license management).
• Understanding of security fundamentals: MFA, conditional access concepts, endpoint management basics.
• Experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and problem’solving skills — someone who actively learns outside of class or work.
• Entry-level certification such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (or equivalent experience).

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.