Entry Level IT Administrator Jobs
New grad it administrator jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Government & Public Sector, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like State of New Mexico, New York University, and Digicert hiring at this level now.
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Top stateNew Mexico
Top employerState of New Mexico
Top citySanta Fe, NM
Work type91% On-site
Top industryGovernment
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IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
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State of New Mexico
IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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IT Asset Management Administrator
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Ursus, Inc.
IT Asset Management Administrator
Sparks, Nevada
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IT Administrator
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Viant Medical
IT Administrator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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IT Network Administrator (PED #74049)
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State of New Mexico
IT Network Administrator (PED #74049)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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IT Systems Administrator (RLD #22700)
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State of New Mexico
IT Systems Administrator (RLD #22700)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
State of New Mexico·Santa Fe, New Mexico
Job functions:
$36 - $54/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Details
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause. Our department prepares for a wide variety of emergencies, including wildfires, flooding, health crises, and domestic attacks. When necessary, the state assists localities whose capabilities are overwhelmed, and DSHEM serves as the conduit for federal assistance. Our work in emergency management is coordinated around the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department's statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
How does it get done?
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Ideal Candidate
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in systems administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage and extended periods of sitting with some standing, bending, reaching, and walking.
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Agency Contact Information: Andi Patillo Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause. Our department prepares for a wide variety of emergencies, including wildfires, flooding, health crises, and domestic attacks. When necessary, the state assists localities whose capabilities are overwhelmed, and DSHEM serves as the conduit for federal assistance. Our work in emergency management is coordinated around the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department's statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
How does it get done?
- Network and System Support: Supports installation, configuration, and maintenance of networked systems and infrastructure components that enable agency operations. Assists with LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN access, and basic network segmentation in coordination with enterprise network teams. Monitors system and network performance and helps troubleshoot outages, connectivity issues, and service disruptions.
- Server and System Administration: Administers Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services. Supports installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers, including VMware environments. Performs routine system maintenance such as patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain system availability and performance. Ensures data protection through scheduled backups, participates in disaster recovery testing and system restoration activities, and supports continuity of operations through recovery planning and execution.
- Security and Access Management: Maintains system security through user account management, permissions, and access control administration. Supports monitoring of security alerts and assists in responding to incident reports as directed. Participates in vulnerability remediation, patch management, and implementation of security updates in alignment with agency policies.
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provides Tier 2 technical support for infrastructure-related issues including servers, systems, and connectivity. Diagnoses and resolves operating system, application, and hardware issues to restore services. Assists with installation, configuration, and testing of workstations, servers, and related peripherals.
- Documentation and Coordination: Develops and maintains technical documentation, system configurations, and operational procedures. Participates in change management activities including documenting system changes and rollback steps. Coordinates with IT staff, vendors, and stakeholders to support system maintenance and issue resolution.
- Operational Support: Participates in on-call rotation and provides after-hours support for critical system incidents. Supports emergency activations and planned operational events as required. Assists in maintaining continuity of IT services during high-priority or emergency situations.
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Ideal Candidate
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in systems administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage and extended periods of sitting with some standing, bending, reaching, and walking.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance per CJIS and state security requirements
- Valid New Mexico driver's license may be required for travel to remote sites
- Availability for after-hours support, on-call rotation, and emergency activations
- Some lifting of IT equipment (up to 50lbs) may be required
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Agency Contact Information: Andi Patillo Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
State of New Mexico
IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$36 - $54/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
Full Time
Job Description
Posting Details
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause. Our department prepares for a wide variety of emergencies, including wildfires, flooding, health crises, and domestic attacks. When necessary, the state assists localities whose capabilities are overwhelmed, and DSHEM serves as the conduit for federal assistance. Our work in emergency management is coordinated around the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department's statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
How does it get done?
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Ideal Candidate
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in systems administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage and extended periods of sitting with some standing, bending, reaching, and walking.
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Andi Patillo Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause. Our department prepares for a wide variety of emergencies, including wildfires, flooding, health crises, and domestic attacks. When necessary, the state assists localities whose capabilities are overwhelmed, and DSHEM serves as the conduit for federal assistance. Our work in emergency management is coordinated around the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department's statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
How does it get done?
- Network and System Support: Supports installation, configuration, and maintenance of networked systems and infrastructure components that enable agency operations. Assists with LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN access, and basic network segmentation in coordination with enterprise network teams. Monitors system and network performance and helps troubleshoot outages, connectivity issues, and service disruptions.
- Server and System Administration: Administers Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services. Supports installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers, including VMware environments. Performs routine system maintenance such as patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain system availability and performance. Ensures data protection through scheduled backups, participates in disaster recovery testing and system restoration activities, and supports continuity of operations through recovery planning and execution.
- Security and Access Management: Maintains system security through user account management, permissions, and access control administration. Supports monitoring of security alerts and assists in responding to incident reports as directed. Participates in vulnerability remediation, patch management, and implementation of security updates in alignment with agency policies.
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provides Tier 2 technical support for infrastructure-related issues including servers, systems, and connectivity. Diagnoses and resolves operating system, application, and hardware issues to restore services. Assists with installation, configuration, and testing of workstations, servers, and related peripherals.
- Documentation and Coordination: Develops and maintains technical documentation, system configurations, and operational procedures. Participates in change management activities including documenting system changes and rollback steps. Coordinates with IT staff, vendors, and stakeholders to support system maintenance and issue resolution.
- Operational Support: Participates in on-call rotation and provides after-hours support for critical system incidents. Supports emergency activations and planned operational events as required. Assists in maintaining continuity of IT services during high-priority or emergency situations.
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Ideal Candidate
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management leadership and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in systems administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage and extended periods of sitting with some standing, bending, reaching, and walking.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance per CJIS and state security requirements
- Valid New Mexico driver's license may be required for travel to remote sites
- Availability for after-hours support, on-call rotation, and emergency activations
- Some lifting of IT equipment (up to 50lbs) may be required
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Andi Patillo Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Entry Level IT Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level it administrator job?
Employers hiring entry level it administrators look for hands-on evidence over years of experience. A CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, a home lab, or an internship where you supported real users signals readiness. Tailor your resume to show specific tasks you owned, such as hardware imaging, account provisioning, or helpdesk ticket resolution, rather than listing tools you simply used.
Which companies hire entry level it administrators?
Companies hiring entry level it administrators right now include State of New Mexico, New York University, and Digicert, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. A mix of enterprise organizations, managed service providers, healthcare systems, and regional businesses consistently hire at this level, often to staff IT support teams or handle day-to-day systems administration.
Are there remote entry level it administrator jobs?
Yes, though most entry level it administrator roles are on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 9% of entry level it administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so opportunities do exist for those who need flexibility. Remote roles at this level typically focus on cloud support, ticketing systems, or endpoint management rather than physical hardware.
Are these new grad it administrator jobs?
Yes, many of the it administrator openings listed here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no full-time experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically asks for zero to two years of experience and accepts internship work, a home lab, or a relevant degree in place of a long employment history. Look for listings that mention training programs or entry level onboarding.
Which industries hire the most entry level it administrators?
Entry Level it administrator roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to maintain large internal IT teams or rely on managed service providers, creating steady demand for junior administrators who can handle user support, system setup, and network maintenance.