Jr. Systems Administrator

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This onsite role supports the daily operation, maintenance, and improvement of our technology environment. The ideal candidate has technical knowledge and basic experience in administrating Microsoft environments, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow in the systems management space.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in administrating and maintaining servers, workstations, and cloud-based systems
• Assist in administrating Microsoft services: Microsoft 365, Windows, Entra ID, AD, SharePoint
• Assist in performing imaging, updates, patching, and configuration tasks
• Support identity and access management, including account creation and permissions
• Monitor system performance, health, and resource usage
• Follow and help enforce company IT and cybersecurity policies
• Assist with security vulnerability remediation
• Support backup and recovery procedures, including periodic testing
• Assist with maintaining various network devices
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and maintenance
• Stay current with new technologies and security best practices.
• Handle tier 2 issues escalated from IT Support

Required Skills/Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Windows Operating systems
  • Identity and Access management
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
• 2 or more years of Help desk, technical support, or systems administration experience
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Windows platforms
• Experience in Active Directory and Intune
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience using Microsoft Server operating systems
• Experience with updates and patching vulnerabilities
• Introductory scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+).
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V).

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

The compensation range for this position is between $70,000 to $85,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.