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Systems Administrator jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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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Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audio-visual (AV) and information technology (IT) systems. This role ensures that all technical aspects of presentations, events, an…
$40k - $54k
are seeking a skilled and adaptable IT Field Technician to provide on-site and remote support for hardware, software, and network systems. This role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting desktops, laptops…
remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to…
$160k - $220k
technologies supporting critical national security missions. We are seeking a motivated mid-level or senior-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team in Albuquerque,…
The Systems Engineering Technologies Department is charged with identifying, developing and applying new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems. This is an opportunit…
The Systems Engineering Technologies Department is charged with identifying, developing and applying new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems. ~ This is an opportun…
$90k - $140k
Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic and Military Space Division. The Space Dyna…
work centers on HADES , a mission-critical satellite ground system program dedicated to the engineering, development, integration... ..., Senior, and SME roles in: Systems Engineering Systems Administration Network Engin…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator to join our team in our Albuquerque office. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to maintain a medium sized network that spans multipl…
Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned Maintain file... ...and practices Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling,…
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What systems administrators earn in Albuquerque
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$32 | $46k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$44 | $67k–$91k |
| Senior | $42–$58 | $88k–$121k |
Adjusted for the Albuquerque market from national ranges.
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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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