What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Systems Administrator position at Randstad Digital Americas?
Job Summary:
Target Profile
1-2 years of IT experience
Recent graduates with strong internships/co-op experience
Help Desk II, Desktop Support, Junior Systems Administrator, IT Support Engineer backgrounds preferred
Strong troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable working onsite and interacting with users all day
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Technical Requirements
Must Have:
Active Directory
Microsoft 365
Windows support
User provisioning/deprovisioning
Laptop deployments
General IT troubleshooting
Nice To Have:
Entra ID / Azure AD
Okta
Security
AWS or Azure exposure
Biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, university, or research environment experience
Lab instrumentation / research computing exposure
Looking For Someone Who:
Takes ownership
Figures things out before escalating
Is comfortable asking questions
Wants broad exposure across IT
Enjoys helping people
Has a "nothing is beneath me" mentality
Can learn quickly with minimal hand-holding
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Laptop imaging and deployment
New hire onboarding/offboarding
Active Directory and Entra ID user administration
Password resets and permissions
Microsoft 365 support
Basic Okta administration
Walk-up and desk-side support
Conference room / AV support
Basic networking tasks (activating ports, troubleshooting connectivity)
Supporting lab and office users
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $25 - 35 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities:
What You will Be Doing:
Laptop Deployment
Imaging machines and getting them configured
Making sure everything is set up consistently before deployment
SIEM
Setting up and tuning the SIEM
Keeping an eye on what's coming in and following up on anything suspicious
Lab Machines & Network
Handling backups for lab machines and making sure they're running
Keeping network connectivity sorted for the lab troubleshooting
Server Room / Networking
Managing the server room and activating ports as needed
Keeping things documented and organized
User Accounts
Creating and archiving user accounts
Managing permissions
Provisioning apps and maintaining least privilege
Help Desk
Being the go-to for tech issues - tickets/walk-ups
Diagnosing and fixing problems across hardware, software, and connectivity
Qualifications:
Target Profile
1-2 years of IT experience
Recent graduates with strong internships/co-op experience
Help Desk II, Desktop Support, Junior Systems Administrator, IT Support Engineer backgrounds preferred
Strong troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable working onsite and interacting with users all day
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Technical Requirements
Looking For Someone Who:
Takes ownership
Figures things out before escalating
Is comfortable asking questions
Wants broad exposure across IT
Enjoys helping people
Has a "nothing is beneath me" mentality
Can learn quickly with minimal hand-holding
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Target Profile
1-2 years of IT experience
Recent graduates with strong internships/co-op experience
Help Desk II, Desktop Support, Junior Systems Administrator, IT Support Engineer backgrounds preferred
Strong troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable working onsite and interacting with users all day
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Technical Requirements
Must Have:
Active Directory
Microsoft 365
Windows support
User provisioning/deprovisioning
Laptop deployments
General IT troubleshooting
Nice To Have:
Entra ID / Azure AD
Okta
Security
AWS or Azure exposure
Biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, university, or research environment experience
Lab instrumentation / research computing exposure
Looking For Someone Who:
Takes ownership
Figures things out before escalating
Is comfortable asking questions
Wants broad exposure across IT
Enjoys helping people
Has a "nothing is beneath me" mentality
Can learn quickly with minimal hand-holding
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Laptop imaging and deployment
New hire onboarding/offboarding
Active Directory and Entra ID user administration
Password resets and permissions
Microsoft 365 support
Basic Okta administration
Walk-up and desk-side support
Conference room / AV support
Basic networking tasks (activating ports, troubleshooting connectivity)
Supporting lab and office users
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $25 - 35 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities:
What You will Be Doing:
Laptop Deployment
Imaging machines and getting them configured
Making sure everything is set up consistently before deployment
SIEM
Setting up and tuning the SIEM
Keeping an eye on what's coming in and following up on anything suspicious
Lab Machines & Network
Handling backups for lab machines and making sure they're running
Keeping network connectivity sorted for the lab troubleshooting
Server Room / Networking
Managing the server room and activating ports as needed
Keeping things documented and organized
User Accounts
Creating and archiving user accounts
Managing permissions
Provisioning apps and maintaining least privilege
Help Desk
Being the go-to for tech issues - tickets/walk-ups
Diagnosing and fixing problems across hardware, software, and connectivity
Qualifications:
Target Profile
1-2 years of IT experience
Recent graduates with strong internships/co-op experience
Help Desk II, Desktop Support, Junior Systems Administrator, IT Support Engineer backgrounds preferred
Strong troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable working onsite and interacting with users all day
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Technical Requirements
Looking For Someone Who:
Takes ownership
Figures things out before escalating
Is comfortable asking questions
Wants broad exposure across IT
Enjoys helping people
Has a "nothing is beneath me" mentality
Can learn quickly with minimal hand-holding
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $25 - $35