(Seattle, WA) Junior IT Systems Administrator

Aston Carter • Seattle, WA

4d • $72,800 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

An Aerospace manufacturing company located in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a motivated and detail-oriented IT Systems Administrator to join their IT team. This role will be responsible for managing Active Directory accounts, assisting with new hardware and software deployments, and providing Tier 1 technical support to end-users. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and ready to contribute to maintaining a secure and efficient IT environment.
Applicants must be located in WA for consideration, as this opportunity is 100% onsite in Seattle, WA

Requirements

• Looking for junior candidates with around 1-3 years of experience who are trainable and moldable (not looking for overqualified candidates).
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PowerShell experience is a must-have.
• Active Directory experience.
• Solid understanding of network (TCP, SSH, PuTTY, etc.).
• Basic troubleshooting (WAN, LAN, PIP, VNS, VHCP, etc.).
• Scripting, SQL, Routing and Switching, Hyper-V
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced IT environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ticketing systems or IT service management tools.
• Exposure to hardware deployment, imaging, or mobile device management.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory (AD) accounts, including user creation, modification, and deactivation.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees, ensuring proper account setup and access rights.
• Support the deployment of new hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Provide Tier 1 support for end-user issues, including password resets, software troubleshooting, and basic network connectivity problems.
• Document support requests, resolutions, and standard operating procedures.
• Escalate complex technical issues to sr. IT staff as appropriate.
• Maintain an organized inventory of IT assets.
• Participate in IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree