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…
Engineering & IT · Baltimore, MD
Systems Administrator jobs in Baltimore, MD
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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$25–$65/hr
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$89k
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but must be local Required Exp ; At least 6-8 yrs System Admin exp (Oracle, Unix, Linux, clustering, etc) Solaris helpful... ...: Ability to create original script/programs for system administration in at least one of th…
JOB DESCRIPTION – Associate Systems Administrator **PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO GREATER BALTIMORE AREA** ClearOne Advantage is a fast-growing company that is aggressively hiring due to increa…
• Configure and pair Apple Watch devices with participant mobile phones • Ensure proper installation of required applications and system settings • Verify device connectivity, data synchronization, and functionality • Tr…
$134.3k - $231.7k
Sr Director, Systems Engineering & Processes - Hybrid3 Days in Towson, Hybrid to TowsonTowson, Maryland, United StatesCome make the world and accelerate your success.It takes great people to achieve greatness. People wit…
Agency: Social Security AdministrationDepartment: Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsSub agency: Chief Information Officer (CIO)Salary: Starting at $121,785 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 09/28/2026 to 10/02/2026Sc…
$55 - $60 per hour
user lifecycles (onboarding/offboarding), and authentication systems. This requires advanced identity management domain expertise... ...of Identity - Human, Machine, and Agent/Application. System Administration: Maintain…
end user needs in the Global Tools and Storage business unitLearn product development milestones in a world-class product management system from concept through design, mass manufacturing, and full product cycle life sup…
$94.4k - $198.2k
Job Title: Systems Engineer - DevOps Kubernetes SupportJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%…
$30.53 - $53.44 per hour
JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Systems Administrator supports and maintains enterprise Linux/UNIX systems across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments, with a strong focus on RHEL and Ubuntu. This role is responsible for sy…
$100k - $130k
Position Overview TAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II in Hanover, MD to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise IT systems in a mission-focused environment. This is a full…
$180k - $205k
Red Arch Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support a software development / engineering project looking to productize their system. Qualifications: Contractor will be supporting an IC wide mission en…
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What systems administrators earn in Baltimore
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$37 | $52k–$76k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $48–$65 | $100k–$136k |
Adjusted for the Baltimore 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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