Junior Systems Administrator
Company: Haverford Township
Location: Havertown
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: 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 matters supporting 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.
Keywords: Haverford Township, Mount Vernon , Junior Systems Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Havertown, New York
