Junior Infrastructure Administrator

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

SHIFT TIME: Monday - Friday 0600-1430

We are seeking a motivated Junior Infrastructure Administrator to support day-to-day IT infrastructure operations on a Department of Defense Cybersecurity program.. This role is ideal for individuals starting their careers in system administration or IT operations who are eager to gain hands-on experience in enterprise environments. The Junior Infrastructure Administrator will assist with basic system tasks, routine maintenance, and infrastructure support under the guidance of senior team members.

Responsibilities

System Operations & Support:

• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
• Perform routine system checks, monitoring, and reporting to ensure uptime and performance.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Help manage user accounts, permissions, and system access in coordination with IT security policies.

Maintenance & Documentation:

• Apply system patches and updates following documented procedures and guidance.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation including diagrams, system configurations, and knowledge base articles.
• Track IT assets, hardware inventory, and software licenses.

Collaboration & Incident Response:

• Work closely with infrastructure, help desk, and network teams to resolve service requests and incidents.
• Escalate complex issues to senior administrators or engineers while maintaining ownership of tasks until resolution.

Security & Compliance:

• Support compliance with security policies and best practices by following established protocols (e.g., password management, system hardening tasks).
• Participate in audits and vulnerability remediation activities as directed.

Learning & Development:

• Participate in training and professional development activities to expand technical knowledge.
• Assist in automation initiatives by learning basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) as skills progress.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in IT system administration, technical support, or related fields (internships, volunteer, or academic projects considered).
• Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems.
• Basic understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Exposure to infrastructure monitoring tools and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy).
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Server+ certification (or working towards completion).
• Experience with IT support tools (e.g., remote desktop, configuration management).
• Familiarity with ITIL service management concepts.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.