Systems Administrator

Description
Overview:
This customer is seeking a motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented Junior Systems Administrator to support their modern, cloud-first IT environment. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed out of help desk, brings strong Microsoft 365/Intune experience, and thrives in a go-getter culture where autonomy, ownership, and proactive problem-solving are expected.
-100% onsite during ramp period (hybrid flexibility may be earned after onboarding)
-Shift: 8:30am-5:30pm EST (Opportunity for overtime during weekly on-call hours)
Responsibilities:
-Administer user accounts, security groups, and licensing in Microsoft 365 and Azure AD (Entra ID).
-Provide Tier 1-2 support for Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
-Create/manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, permissions, and basic governance cleanup.
-Enroll and support Windows/iOS/Android devices through Intune/Endpoint Manager.
-Manage compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployments, and Autopilot provisioning.
-Support endpoint security by monitoring alerts, verifying agent health, and escalating suspicious activity.
-Provide first-level troubleshooting for VPN access, MFA issues, and basic firewall/switch monitoring.
-Deliver Tier 1-2 support for hardware, connectivity, MFA, and general Windows/application issues.
-Assist with imaging, device provisioning, and hardware lifecycle management.
-Maintain accurate asset inventories, SOP documentation, and KB articles.
-Help reduce escalations by improving help desk ticket quality and providing guidance when needed.
-Participate in project work across M365, Intune, SharePoint, and general systems operations.
-Document systems, network changes, and environment updates to support team knowledge and change management.
Skills
Azure, intune, microsoft office, Powershell, Infrastructure, technical support, endpoint security, sharepoint, fortinet, fortigate, cisco firewalls
Top Skills Details
Azure,intune,microsoft office,Powershell,Infrastructure,technical support,endpoint security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Nice to haves:
Firewall & VPN experience (Fortinet or Cisco) - understanding of IPsec/SSL VPNs, firewall rules, and network concepts.
SharePoint Online administration - site organization, permissions management, governance.
PowerShell & EDR exposure - basic scripting for reporting/automation and familiarity with modern endpoint security tools.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.