Junior IT System Administrator

Clayens US is hiring a Junior System Administrator to support the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and security of its on-premises and cloud-based IT environments. The role provides hands-on support across computers, servers, virtualization, identity, endpoints, backups, and Microsoft 365 while contributing to infrastructure projects and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers, Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and print services, under the guidance of senior IT team members
• Support the monitoring and routine maintenance of virtualization platforms, virtual machines, storage, and related infrastructure capacity, escalating complex issues when appropriate
• Perform routine tasks, including user accounts, groups, access permissions, and basic identity synchronization tasks, following established procedures
• Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security using established tools; perform initial investigation, document findings, and escalate incidents as required
• Assist with backup verification, recovery testing, patch deployment, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery activities in accordance with documented procedures
• Learn to use PowerShell and other approved tools to automate simple recurring administrative tasks, with appropriate review and supervision
• Provide second-level and third-level support for system-related issues, contribute to root-cause analysis, and work with senior administrators or vendors on complex escalations
• Create and maintain accurate system documentation, operating procedures, asset records, troubleshooting notes, and recovery documentation
• Participate in regional and global IT initiatives related to infrastructure modernization, standardization, security, and cloud services, gradually taking ownership of defined tasks as skills and experience develop

Preferred

• Experience administering Microsoft Azure services is preferred, particularly Azure virtual machines, storage, SQL, networking, backup, monitoring, and identity integration
• Experience with hybrid identity, Microsoft Entra Connect, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Intune
• Experience with Hyper-V virtualization platforms and Veeam backup solutions
• Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices, privileged access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, Windows Server, virtualization, or IT service management certifications
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments and collaborating with international teams (Spanish, French)
• Experience using Atera to remotely connect to user computers and troubleshoot issues
• Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments, industrial systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including collaboration with production and engineering teams
• Microsoft Azure Administration
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Storage
• Azure SQL
• Azure Networking
• Azure Backup
• Azure Monitoring
• Azure Identity Integration
• Hybrid Identity
• Microsoft Entra Connect
• Conditional Access
• Microsoft Intune
• Hyper-V
• Veeam
• Infrastructure Security
• Privileged Access Management
• Endpoint Protection
• Vulnerability Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Certifications
• Azure Certifications
• Windows Server Certifications
• Virtualization Certifications
• IT Service Management Certifications
• Multi-Site Manufacturing Support
• Spanish
• French
• Atera
• Remote IT Support
• Operational Technology Support
• Industrial Systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Production Support
• International Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

• Remote work may be available to candidates eligible to work remotely from the Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Company

• Contract development and manufacturing of polymer, composite, and metal solutions
• Greenville, South Carolina, USA
• http://parkwayproducts.com/
• Founded in 1946
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services
• Experience with virtualization, backup and recovery, patch management, storage, and system monitoring solutions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, and hybrid environments
• Ability to use PowerShell for administration, troubleshooting, reporting, and task automation
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to users, management, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, prioritize operational demands, participate in planned maintenance activities, maintain confidentiality, and follow organizational security and compliance requirements
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure services is preferred, particularly Azure virtual machines, storage, SQL, networking, backup, monitoring, and identity integration
• Experience with hybrid identity, Microsoft Entra Connect, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Intune
• Experience with Hyper-V virtualization platforms and Veeam backup solutions
• Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices, privileged access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, Windows Server, virtualization, or IT service management certifications
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments and collaborating with international teams (Spanish, French)
• Experience using Atera to remotely connect to user computers and troubleshoot issues
• Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments, industrial systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including collaboration with production and engineering teams

Required skills

• , Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, File Services, PowerShell, Microsoft 365 Administration, Microsoft Entra ID, Virtualization, Backup and Recovery, Microsoft Azure

Experience

• Entry level