<p>We are seeking a highly skilled High-Level Desktop Support Specialist / Junior System Administrator with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Active Directory (AD), and group policy management. The ideal candidate will have a solid IT support background and the technical aptitude needed to support and enhance system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain infrastructure to meet organizational goals. This candidate will act as a bridge between desktop support and system administration, ensuring that end-user issues are resolved efficiently while also managing larger IT infrastructure projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Active Directory (AD) Administration:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain Active Directory environments, ensuring proper administration of user accounts, groups, and permissions.</li><li>Develop and implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce company policies and streamline the user experience.</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot AD replication issues and domain controller health.</li></ul><p><strong>AWS Administration:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in managing and maintaining AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, IAM roles, and VPC configurations.</li><li>Participate in backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery planning in the AWS ecosystem.</li><li>Collaborate with senior team members to automate tasks using AWS tools like Lambda, CloudFormation, or scripting.</li></ul><p><strong>System Administration Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform routine maintenance and updates on on-premises and cloud-based servers.</li><li>Help secure systems by identifying vulnerabilities and deploying patches or updates.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of IT infrastructure projects such as migrations, upgrades, or new system rollouts.</li></ul><p><strong>User Training & Knowledge Sharing:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical guidance and training to end users on various IT processes, systems, and security best practices.</li><li>Document technical solutions and contribute to internal knowledge base articles.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with senior system administrators, network engineers, and IT leadership to identify and resolve IT issues.</li><li>Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of personnel, ensuring a seamless transition of IT resources.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience).</li><li>3+ years of experience in a desktop support role with exposure to system administration.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and group policy management.</li><li>1+ years of experience managing or working with AWS infrastructure.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or CompTIA Network+/Security+.</li><li>Experience working with IT automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.</li><li>Understanding of cloud security best practices and disaster recovery principles.</li><li>Knowledge of ITIL or equivalent IT service management frameworks.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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