Now Hiring: Junior System Administrator

Department: Information Technology
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:00 PM (35 hours/week) + Rotational 24/7 OnCall
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Township Government Office

About the Opportunity

Are you an upandcoming IT professional who loves solving problems, learning new tech, and keeping critical systems running smoothly? Do you thrive in environments where your work really matterssupporting public services, protecting infrastructure, and helping an entire community stay connected?

If so, we want YOU as our next Junior System Administrator!

In this handson role, youll partner closely with our Director of Information Technology to maintain a secure, efficient, and resilient IT environment for our Township. Every day brings something differentconfiguring servers, securing networks, supporting staff, defeating phishing attempts, and powering the systems that keep local government running.

If youre curious, adaptable, and ready to grow, this is the perfect next step in your IT career.

What Youll Do

As our Junior System Administrator, you will:

• Monitor system and network performanceand jump in fast when something looks off.
• Maintain security, backups, permissions, and user access across our infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and upgrade workstations, laptops, printers, servers, phones, and networking equipment.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, file shares, and Microsoft Server environments.
• Troubleshoot both onprem and virtual infrastructure, including VMware and VCenter.
• Manage firewall rules, VPNs, IPS, and threatprevention tools.
• Spot and mitigate phishing, spam, and socialengineering attempts.
• Retrieve DVR video footage for staff and law enforcement when needed.
• Work directly with vendors and support teams to resolve technical issues.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend innovations.
• Perform other duties that keep our IT operations safe, modern, and stable.

Every action you take directly supports township servicesand your impact will be felt far beyond the IT room.

What You Bring

Were looking for a teammate who has:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
• At least 1 year of handson IT experience (or equivalent education + experience)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across servers, networks, clients, and phone systems
• Experience with Microsoft Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, GPO, file sharing, and scripting
• Working knowledge of virtualization (VMware), firewalls, VPN, and network monitoring
• Solid understanding of security best practices
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and assist with equipment installs
• A mindset that balances problemsolving, customer service, and continuous learning

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work supporting public services and community operations
• A stable, supportive, missiondriven environment
• Opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow your IT skillset
• A clear career path as your experience and certifications increase
• Competitive compensation + oncall stipend and certification incentives
• Excellent municipal benefits and worklife balance

Ready to Apply?

Submit your rsum, cover letter, and any relevant certifications. Tell us why you are the perfect fitand how youll help us maintain a secure, highperforming IT ecosystem for our community.

We cant wait to meet you.
Join us and make an impact every single day.