Junior Systems Administrator—VMware, AD & Cloud Ready

ARK Solutions, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator to support daily operations of servers, storage, and basic networking. You will assist with VMware/Hyper‑V environments, patch management, backups, and documentation to improve reliability.

This role requires foundational networking knowledge, travel to remote locations, and occasional after‑hours on-call. You will work in an office five days a week and help maintain core services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in a technical support, help desk, or junior systems administration role.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, documentation practices, and basic networking is preferred.
• Foundational networking knowledge gained through professional experience, home labs, or educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team projects, meetings, and assignments to support infrastructure initiatives.
• Support the configuration and administration of virtual servers in VMware and/or Hyper‑V environments.
• Assist with patching and system updates to reduce vulnerabilities and maintain system health.
• Maintain and verify backup systems; participate in disaster recovery testing and documentation.
• Support user and group management using Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Help configure and maintain core services such as DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Certificates.
• Perform basic network troubleshooting, including diagnosing connectivity issues, identifying misconfigurations, verifying switch and port status, and assisting with network equipment documentation.
• Assist with monitoring network and system health using departmental tools.
• Support the setup and deployment of infrastructure equipment such as switches, access points, and cabling under supervision.
• Document technical procedures, system configurations, and troubleshooting steps as directed.
• Read, understand, and enforce departmental procedures and policies.
• Ensure accurate incident tracking and asset management through service desk ticketing and inventory systems.
• Travel to remote locations to assist with equipment deployment and provide support as needed.
• Participate in after‑hours work and on‑call rotation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Report to work in the office 5 days a week.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

Networking concepts

PowerShell

Monitoring tools

Documentation

Backup and recovery

Cloud platforms

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related fields or equivalent work experience

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

DNS

DHCP

DFS

Certificates

Job description

ARK Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Jr. Systems Administrator to support daily operations of servers, storage, and basic networking. You will assist with VMware/Hyper‑V environments, patch management, backups, and documentation to improve reliability.

This role requires foundational networking knowledge, travel to remote locations, and occasional after‑hours on-call. You will work in an office five days a week and help maintain core services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.