Junior Systems Administrator - 175194

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

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Junior Systems Administrator to support a growing technology client in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The role is hybrid with 2 days onsite in RTP and remote the rest, ideal for an early-career IT professional with experience in Windows-based environments.

Responsibilities include supporting on-premises servers and core IT infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity, assisting with deployments, and maintaining system monitoring and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on systems administration or IT infrastructure support.
• CCNA certification or equivalent Cisco networking knowledge required.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and on-premises environments.

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.

Skills

CCNA

Windows Server

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

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 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.