Jr. IT Administrator
Knox Systems, Inc.
IT
Washington, DC, USA
USD 65k-85k / year
Location
Washington D.C.
Employment Type
Full time
Department
OperationsIT
Compensation
- Estimated Base Salary $65K – $85K
Overview
We’re looking for a motivated, curious, and people-oriented Junior IT Administrator to help support our growing internal technology environment.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career IT professional who wants hands-on experience with modern enterprise IT systems, SaaS administration, identity management, and automation. You’ll work closely with experienced operations and IT leaders while learning how high-growth companies manage technology at scale.
You do not need to be an expert in every platform we use. We care more about problem-solving ability, communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in growing into Systems Administration, IT Engineering, SaaS Operations, or Security Operations over time.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day IT support across hardware, software, laptops, and SaaS applications
Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including account setup and access management
Troubleshoot issues related to Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other workplace tools
Support office IT operations and conference room technology
Help manage platforms such as Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, Jira, and Confluence
Assist with user provisioning, permissions management, and access troubleshooting
Support system updates, configurations, and operational improvements
Maintain accurate documentation, guides, and operational procedures
Assist with improving workflows and reducing repetitive manual tasks
Learn and work with automation tools, APIs, and scripting over time
Help identify opportunities to improve the employee IT experience
Partner with operations, security, and engineering teams on internal technology initiatives
Participate in troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts
Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, scalability, and overall IT operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Internship, campus IT, help desk, or technical support experience preferred
Strong communication and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Interest in modern IT systems, SaaS platforms, and automation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative in-office environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or familiarity with tools such as: Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Zoom, and ServiceNow.
Experience troubleshooting and supporting windows and macOS endpoints.
Basic understanding of identity and access management, onboarding/offboarding and asset lifecycle management
Exposure to scripting or automation tools like: PowerShell, Python and JavaScript
Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles such as MFA, password management, phishing awareness, and access control
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Google IT Support, or similar certifications are a plus
Compensation Range: $65K - $85K