Job-ID28794754Reference26-18699A System Administrator, often abbreviated as sysadmin, is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. Their primary duties includ…
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Systems administrators keep an organization's servers, networks, and core services running — handling installs, patching, backups, permissions, and the problems that surface in between.
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What systems administrators earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$35 | $50k–$72k |
| Mid level | $35–$47 | $72k–$98k |
| Senior | $46–$62 | $95k–$130k |
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Job DescriptionUW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Systems Database Administrator( DBA) position.WORK SCHEDULE· 100% FTE - 40 hours per week· Day Shift - UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS A…
Pensacola, FLJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionCSA is seeking a systems administrator that will communicate the overall health of Active Directory. As a systems administrator, you will support the maintenance of Windows-based…
$92.3k - $166.85k
Leidos is seeking three (3) highly skilled CAEG Systems Administrators to provide specialized technical support, administrative oversight, and ensure the high availability of mission-critical engineering assets across th…
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to play a key role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing our client's enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solvin…
$45k - $55k
Provantis System AdministratorJob Title: Provantis System AdministratorLocation: Chicago, IL (on-site)Reports to: VP Toxicology and... ...Position/Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Provantis System Administrator…
$75.2k - $158.1k
Job Title: Sr. Systems (Database) AdministratorJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to... ...Opportunity: CACI is seeking a cleared Sr. Systems (Database) Administrator to su…
$98.1k - $220k
Government entities that require secure communications and systems. The operational need to add members to our support staff will... .... In this multifaceted position, you will manage systems administration, security op…
IT Systems & Support AdministratorJob DetailsDepartment: G&A IT | Reports To: Senior Director - Internal IMS | Status: ExemptWorksite... ...| Reviewed: Sep 15, 2026Summary: The IT Systems & Support Administrator is respo…
$68.9k - $131.1k
one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Senior System Administrator, internally known as Senior Analyst, based in Tucson, AZ. Information Workpl…
Principal Duties: An ERP fusion Application Administrator is responsible for providing administration, operational support, monitoring, security... ..., manage security, users, workflows, access controls, and system sett…
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Administrator to manage and support enterprise Windows, Active Directory, Azure, and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Windows Server adm…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Windows Server and Active DirectoryLinux administrationNetworking (DNS, DHCP, VPN)Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)Backup and disaster recoveryScripting (PowerShell, Bash)Microsoft 365 / Azure ADPatch and endpoint managementDocumentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Users report they cannot access a shared drive. How do you troubleshoot?
Work in layers: scope (one user or many), network, permissions, and the server itself. Narrating a clear elimination process is the whole answer.
Walk me through your backup and restore strategy.
Cover the 3-2-1 principle, retention, and — most importantly — actually testing restores. 'Backups exist' means nothing until a restore succeeds.
How do you roll out patches without breaking things?
Talk about test groups, maintenance windows, rollback plans, and prioritizing by severity. Balance security urgency against stability.
Tell me about a major outage you handled.
Structure it: detection, communication, fix, and what you changed afterward. Mentioning how you kept users informed matters as much as the fix.
How do you manage user onboarding and offboarding securely?
Describe standardized checklists or automation, least-privilege access, and prompt deprovisioning. Orphaned accounts are the risk they are probing.
What do you automate in your day-to-day work?
Give real script examples — account creation, monitoring checks, cleanup jobs. Automation instinct is what separates admins who scale.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For systems administrators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the environment size you supported: users, servers, sites — it frames everything else on the page.
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List the platforms precisely (Windows Server versions, Linux distros, VMware, M365) since job postings screen on exact matches.
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Quantify reliability: uptime maintained, ticket backlog reduced, restore times improved.
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Show scripting and automation work explicitly; it is the main lever for moving up from this role.
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Include certifications that are current (Microsoft, CompTIA, Linux) and drop expired ones.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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IT Support Specialist
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Systems Administrator
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Senior Systems Administrator
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IT Infrastructure Manager
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Systems Administrator jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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