Junior System Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior System Administrator to join a fast-growing, mission driven cybersecurity program at the forefront of national defense in Las Vegas, NV for a fully onsite role. The Journeyman System Administrator will support a high-impact federal cyber defense mission by managing secure infrastructure, deploying security tools, and ensuring system reliability and compliance across classified environments.

Responsibilities of the Junior System Administrator:

• Managing and maintaining servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure.
• Installing and configuring security software and hardware.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications for the Junior System Administrator:

• 2 years of experience 
• Strong understanding of operating systems and networking protocols.
• Proficiency in system administration tools.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelors Degree.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance.
• Security+ certification or Red Hat equivalent.

Compensation for the Junior System Administrator:

• Salary Range: $60,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/31. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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