Junior Systems Administrator Resume Sample

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Ronnie Williams

Junior Systems Administrator

Keeping users working and systems healthy

+44 121 555 0518
github.com/ronnie-williams

Junior systems administrator with three years supporting servers, networks and end users for a Birmingham IT services company. Handles user administration, patching, backups and monitoring, and resolves escalated support tickets that get past the first line. Automated a set of routine account-provisioning tasks with PowerShell, saving the team several hours each week. Supports Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and basic networking, and keeps documentation current. Eager to learn, methodical with a problem, and reliable on the on-call rota. Working toward further certifications and a full systems-admin role. Looking for a junior or mid systems-administration role with a team that invests in its people.

LocationBirmingham, UK
NationalityBritish
GenderMale
Availability1 month
Date of Birth1998-02-26
Work Experience
(April 2021 to Present)5 years & 3 months

Midlands IT Services - Birmingham, UK

Junior Systems Administrator

Administer Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 for multiple client environments.
Automated routine account-provisioning tasks with PowerShell, saving the team several hours each week.
Handle patching, backups and monitoring, acting on alerts before they become outages.
Resolve escalated support tickets that get past the first-line helpdesk team.
Support basic networking — switches, firewalls and VPNs — under senior administrators.
Keep system documentation and asset records current and cover the on-call rota.
(July 2020 to March 2021)9 months

Birmingham Tech Support - Birmingham, UK

IT Support Technician

Provided first and second-line support for users across hardware, software and accounts.
Resolved tickets, set up devices and managed user accounts in Active Directory.
Learned server and network administration under the senior team.
Earned certifications and a promotion to junior systems administrator.
Education
(September 2017 to June 2020)2 years & 10 months

Birmingham City University

BSc in Computer Networks & Systems - Computer Networks

Degree in computer networks and systems covering server administration, networking and security, with a placement year. The placement led into a junior sysadmin role. Built the technical foundation the job needs.
(January 2021 to June 2021)6 months

CompTIA / Microsoft

CompTIA Server+ & Microsoft 365 Certification - Systems Administration

Industry certifications in server administration and Microsoft 365 covering core admin tasks and cloud services. They formalised the hands-on skills used daily. Working toward further networking and cloud certifications.
Technical Skills
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft 365
  • PowerShell Scripting
  • Patching & Updates
  • Backups & Recovery
  • Monitoring & Alerting
  • Networking Basics
  • Ticket Resolution
  • Documentation
Highlights

Automated provisioning

Wrote PowerShell scripts that automated routine account-provisioning tasks, saving the team several hours every week. Taking initiative to script repetitive work early marked him out as more than a ticket-closer.

Reliable on call

Dependable on the on-call rota, acting on monitoring alerts before they turn into outages. Catching problems early is exactly what keeps client systems healthy.
Personal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Eagerness to Learn
  • Reliability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
Languages

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Working Proficiency
Certifications

CompTIA Server+ & Microsoft 365

CompTIA / Microsoft (June 2021 to Present)

Industry certifications in server administration and Microsoft 365 covering core admin and cloud services. They formalised the hands-on skills used daily. Currently working toward further networking and cloud certifications.
Activities & Interests

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