Junior Systems Administrator

At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with growth and career-oriented succession planning. INSPIRE operates each day in a customer-focused, innovative, and team-based environment. Our people are the primary reason for our success.

We provide quality technology, qualified technicians, and a creative vision that enables our clients to effectively communicate at their conferences, meetings, and events-all while focusing on building trusting and lasting relationships through professional and personalized service.

We are seeking a Junior Systems Administrator located in our Irving, TX location.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team. You'll help maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot our server infrastructure, networks, and end-user systems while learning from senior engineers and growing into more advanced administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across servers and workstations
• Perform routine maintenance: patching, backups, updates, and user account management
• Provide first- and second-tier technical support for hardware, software, and network issues
• Assist in configuring and maintaining Windows servers, Active Directory, firewalls, and network devices
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps
• Support onboarding/offboarding of employee accounts and equipment
• Escalate complex issues to senior sysadmins and collaborate on resolution
• Assist with system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in IT support or systems administration
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and networking fundamentals
• Basic understanding of firewall configuration and network security principles
• Understanding of or work with an IDP (Identity Provider) like Okta preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and willingness to learn
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar) preferred but not required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Willingness to work occasional after-hours and participate in on-call rotation

Nice to Have

• Scripting experience (PowerShell)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Paid Time Off / Holiday, 401(k), along with additional voluntary benefits, are available to all full-time employees at INSPIRE.