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Systems Administrator jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling... ...phases to complete the documents on schedule.Perform construction administration (CA)…
We are looking for a Database Administrator to support and optimize critical database environments in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract... ...on maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing database systems…
$119k - $178k
complexity work, giving candidates the option to pursue either a Technical Path or a Project Management Path focused on electrical systems in buildings.In either path, the role includes project management, engineering an…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$102k - $130k
Reliable construction execution Automate It - Advanced controls and system integration Optimize It - Data-driven performance improvements... ...and Professional Growth:Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Pat…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Hiring: Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration Developer Location: Cincinnati, OH Key Skills: Guidewire PolicyCenter Configuration & Cloud Gosu, PCF & Product Model Business Rules, Validation & Workflows SOAP/REST, XML & G…
Conditions Office Job Description The Senior Application Administrator is responsible for administering, configuring, validating, and... ..., data integrity, regulatory compliance, and appropriate system lifecycle docume…
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IT & Business Systems Administrator Location: Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate (must reside in the U.S.). Otherwise, hybrid office locations include: Hebron, KY / Cincinnati, OH; Nashville, TN; Denver, CO…
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What systems administrators earn in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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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