P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional

IT Specialist/Administrator I

Technical specialist role, often on par with S2. Focuses on specific domains with some autonomy.

What this level means

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

What you'd do

  • Assists in system administration tasks
  • Focuses on specific domains
  • Provides specialized technical support
  • Collaborates with IT teams on projects
  • Maintains system documentation
  • Assist in system administration
  • Provide domain-specific support
  • Collaborate on IT projects
  • Maintain system documentation
  • Use diagnostic tools effectively

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • System administration
  • Diagnostic tool usage
  • Domain-specific expertise
  • Project collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • System administration
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Domain-specific knowledge
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Documentation standards
  • Deeper technical knowledge of systems
  • Ability to use diagnostic and monitoring tools
  • Domain expertise
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation skills

What good looks like

  • Bachelor’s degree typically expected
  • Professional certification (e.g. CompTIA Network+/Security+) preferred
  • Strong technical skills

Common titles

Information Technology Support IInformation Technology Support 1Entry-Level Information Technology SupportJunior Information Technology SupportAssociate Information Technology SupportIT Specialist/Administrator I

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 15-0000Computer & Mathematical Occupations (inferred)

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