Title: IT Systems Administrator

Location: Nicholasville, KY (40356) - Onsite

12+ month Contract

Potential Job Start Date: 8/24/26

Rate: $30 - $40hr W2

Overview

• The Local IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of the company's on-site information technology infrastructure.
• This role manages the office server room, local area network, wireless networking, end-user computing equipment, and physical IT assets while providing technical support to employees.
• The position also administers office technology systems including badge access, security cameras, printers, conference room equipment, and other business technology.
• The successful candidate will be a self-directed technical professional with strong troubleshooting skills and experience managing small- to medium-sized office IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the office server room, including physical server hardware, UPS systems, rack infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and equipment organization.
• Manage and maintain the office local area network, including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, structured cabling, and network documentation.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot wired and wireless network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity throughout the facility.
• Provide end-user technical support for desktop and laptop systems, with a primary focus on Linux-based workstations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, peripherals, printers, docking stations, monitors, and related office technology.
• Manage IT hardware inventory, including procurement coordination, asset tracking, deployment, lifecycle management, and equipment disposal.
• Configure and support employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including workstation setup, equipment assignment, and account coordination.
• Administer physical access control systems including employee badge management and access permissions.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Administration, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting office IT infrastructure, end-user computing, or systems administration.
• Experience with Ethernet switching, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, and wireless networking.
• Experience supporting Linux desktop systems; familiarity with Windows and macOS is desirable.
• Knowledge of server hardware, rack-mounted equipment, UPS systems, and basic server administration.
• Experience with structured network cabling standards and installation best practices.
• Experience managing wireless access point infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IT asset management and inventory control.
• Experience supporting printers, conference room technology, and common office peripherals.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies such as badge access systems and IP security cameras.
• Understanding of IT security best practices, endpoint protection, patch management, backups, and access control.
• Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent are desirable but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to transport equipment between company locations as required.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Ruben Rabines