Junior Systems Admin
Brooksource
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Job Details
Skills
- Documentation
- File Systems
- Provisioning
- Collaboration
- Auditing
- Network Security
- Database
- Change Management
- Access Control
- Backup
- Incident Management
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Cyber Security
- Military
- IT Operations
- Help Desk
- Oracle Linux
- Red Hat Linux
- Ubuntu
- Debian Linux
- Hypervisor
- Resource Allocation
- Computer Networking
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- DHCP
- Firewall
- VLAN
- Command-line Interface
- Secure Shell
- PS
- PostScript
- TAR
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Management
- Servers
- Prism
- VMware vSphere
- Kernel-based Virtual Machine
- Hyper-V
- Cloud Computing
- Virtual Machines
- Bash
- Scripting
- Python
- Ansible
- Git
- Log Analysis
- Nagios
- Grafana
- Splunk
- Linux+
- LPIC
- RHCSA
- VMware
- Network+
- Security+
- Network
- Linux
- Virtualization
- Linux Administration
- Server Virtualization
- Mentorship
- High Availability
- Optical Fiber
- Cross-functional Team
- Enterprise Architecture
Summary
Bethpage, NY - Hybrid Remote
Compensation: $30 - $37 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the IT team of a leading fiber optic network provider as a Junior Systems Administrator in a full-time, entry-level role focused on Linux operations and server virtualization. This position is ideal for entry level candidates or early-career technologists eager to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise server environments. You will assist with Linux server administration, virtual machine lifecycle tasks, monitoring, patching, and documentation, while learning the tools, standards, and procedures of a fast-paced infrastructure team. If you are curious, coachable, and ready to build real enterprise skills, this role offers structured growth, mentorship, and exposure to a high-availability environment where your work directly supports one of the region's most critical fiber networks. You'll collaborate across network, security, database, and application teams, and gain exposure to modern infrastructure technologies and automation tools in a hybrid remote setting.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Assist with day-to-day administration of Linux servers, including user access, services, packages, filesystems, logs, and basic troubleshooting
- Support server virtualization activities such as provisioning, decommissioning, snapshots, resource checks, console access, and basic VM configuration under guidance from senior team members
- Help monitor server health, capacity, availability, and performance using approved monitoring tools and established runbooks
- Perform routine operational tasks including patching support, reboot coordination, log review, service validation, and post-maintenance checks
- Document server configurations, support procedures, troubleshooting steps, and known issues in a clear and audit-friendly manner
- Use basic scripting (primarily Bash and introductory Python) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational consistency
- Work with network, security, database, and application teams to support incidents, changes, and service requests
- Follow change management, access control, backup, and incident response procedures
- Participate in after-hours maintenance or on-call support as experience grows and business needs require
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field; relevant internship, co-op, lab, military, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience considered
- 0-2 years of experience in Linux, server administration, virtualization, IT operations, help desk escalation, lab support, or infrastructure support
- Foundational knowledge of Linux distributions (Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or similar)
- Basic understanding of virtualization concepts (hypervisors, virtual machines, snapshots, templates/images, resource allocation)
- Basic networking awareness (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, firewalls, VLAN concepts, troubleshooting commands)
- Comfortable using command-line tools (ssh, systemctl, journalctl, df, du, top, ps, grep, find, tar, curl, ping, traceroute, ncat/nc)
- Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to follow documented procedures carefully
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work performed and escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Internship, coursework, home lab, or hands-on exposure to Linux servers or virtualized environments is a plus
- Exposure to Nutanix AHV/Prism, VMware vSphere, Proxmox, KVM, Hyper-V, or cloud-based VMs is a plus
- Introductory experience with Bash scripting, Python, Ansible, Git, or infrastructure automation is a plus
- Familiarity with monitoring or log analysis tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or similar) is a plus
- Relevant certifications (Linux+, LPIC-1, RHCSA, VMware VCTA, Nutanix Certified Associate, Network+, Security+) are helpful but not required
- Full-time, entry-level opportunity to build real enterprise infrastructure skills at a leading fiber optic network provider-hands-on Linux and virtualization work from day one
- Structured growth path across Linux administration, server virtualization, monitoring, and automation, with mentorship from an experienced infrastructure team
- Exposure to a fast-paced, high-availability environment where your work directly supports one of the region's most critical fiber networks
- Collaborative, cross-functional team culture that values curiosity, coachability, and a commitment to doing things the right way
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Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
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Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Partnerships:
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
- AWS Partner
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- Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
- Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
- Tableau Services Partner
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Awards (Extended):
- Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
- Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
- 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
- Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
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- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
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- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
- Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
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- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
- Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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