Junior Windows System Administrator

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision

LTD/STD, AD&D, Life-Employer Paid

Supplemental Life and Accident options

Health Savings Account (HSA) with |emP

401K Plan with employer Safe Harbor

Profit Sharing Plan

Job summary

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Junior Windows System Administrator to support our Navy customer in Ridgecrest, CA. You will help manage Windows Server systems, perform AD account tasks, apply patches, and monitor system health.

This on‑site role requires a Top Secret clearance pathway and a strong teamwork approach. Ideal candidates have 1 year of Windows server experience, a Security+ or equivalent certification, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year Windows server administration.
• Experience with ticketing system preferred.
• Security+ or other qualifying CSWF certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day management of Windows Server systems, including monitoring performance and system health.
• Troubleshoot system and user account issues in Active Directory and update permissions.
• Help maintain server patching by applying Windows Updates and documenting completed work.
• Monitor event logs and escalate issues related to errors, warnings, or security alerts.
• Support routine server maintenance tasks, including disk cleanup, storage allocation, and backups.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Patching / Updates

Backup management

Event log monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ticketing system

Backup software

Job description

Perrygo is a small, rapidly growing company; we are passionate about our employees as well as supporting our customers and their mission. We are excited for the opportunity to bring aboard highly motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams. Currently, we are seeking a Junior Windows System Administrator. This role supports our Navy customer in Ridgecrest, CA.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Assist with day‑to‑day management of Windows Server systems, including monitoring performance and checking system health, troubleshoot system and user account issues. Perform basic user and group management in Active Directory, such as creating accounts, resetting passwords, and updating permissions. Help maintain server patching by applying Windows Updates and documenting completed work. Monitor event logs and escalating issues related to system errors, warnings, or security alerts. Support routine server maintenance tasks, including disk cleanup, storage allocation, and verifying backups.

Basic Requirements

1 year Windows server administration. Experience with ticketing system preferred. Security+ or other qualifying CSWF certification.

Education Requirements

Bachelors preferred.

Security Clearance

Top Secret (must be a US Citizen). Can start with interim clearance.

Telework and Travel

On‑site

Contract

This position is supporting an active, funded contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, for all individuals, including protected veterans and those with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC participates in E-Verify.

Compensation Package

We offer an excellent compensation package with competitive salaries and meaningful benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules (offering a healthy work-life balance whenever possible)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• LTD/STD, AD&D, and Life-Employer Paid
• Supplemental Life and Accident options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• 401K Plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution
• Profit Sharing Plan