TEKsystems · 7 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31.25/hr - $33.65/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to support their cloud-first IT environment. The role involves administering user accounts, providing Tier 1–2 support, and managing compliance policies in Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Administer user accounts, security groups, and licensing in Microsoft 365 and Azure AD (Entra ID)
Provide Tier 1–2 support for Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Create/manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, permissions, and basic governance cleanup
Enroll and support Windows/iOS/Android devices through Intune/Endpoint Manager
Manage compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployments, and Autopilot provisioning
Support endpoint security by monitoring alerts, verifying agent health, and escalating suspicious activity
Provide first‑level troubleshooting for VPN access, MFA issues, and basic firewall/switch monitoring
Deliver Tier 1–2 support for hardware, connectivity, MFA, and general Windows/application issues
Assist with imaging, device provisioning, and hardware lifecycle management
Maintain accurate asset inventories, SOP documentation, and KB articles
Help reduce escalations by improving help desk ticket quality and providing guidance when needed
Participate in project work across M365, Intune, SharePoint, and general systems operations
Document systems, network changes, and environment updates to support team knowledge and change management
Qualification
Required
Strong Microsoft 365/Intune experience
Experience administering user accounts, security groups, and licensing in Microsoft 365 and Azure AD (Entra ID)
Provide Tier 1–2 support for Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Create/manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, permissions, and basic governance cleanup
Enroll and support Windows/iOS/Android devices through Intune/Endpoint Manager
Manage compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployments, and Autopilot provisioning
Support endpoint security by monitoring alerts, verifying agent health, and escalating suspicious activity
Provide first-level troubleshooting for VPN access, MFA issues, and basic firewall/switch monitoring
Deliver Tier 1–2 support for hardware, connectivity, MFA, and general Windows/application issues
Assist with imaging, device provisioning, and hardware lifecycle management
Maintain accurate asset inventories, SOP documentation, and KB articles
Help reduce escalations by improving help desk ticket quality and providing guidance when needed
Participate in project work across M365, Intune, SharePoint, and general systems operations
Document systems, network changes, and environment updates to support team knowledge and change management
Skills in Azure, Intune, Microsoft Office, PowerShell, Infrastructure, technical support, endpoint security, SharePoint, Fortinet, Fortigate, Cisco firewalls
Preferred
Firewall & VPN experience (Fortinet or Cisco) — understanding of IPsec/SSL VPNs, firewall rules, and network concepts
SharePoint Online administration — site organization, permissions management, governance
PowerShell & EDR exposure — basic scripting for reporting/automation and familiarity with modern endpoint security tools
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (46)
2024 (52)
2023 (33)
2022 (22)
2021 (36)
2020 (53)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
Recent News
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