Junior Systems Administrator: Grow in IT Ops & Cloud Basics

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 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.