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Systems Administrator jobs in Columbus, 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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and access controls. Develop and maintain infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates. Perform Windows and Linux system administration, including patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Install, configure, and m…
$117.6k - $176.4k
What will you do?Our US Digital Buildings System Architects are the trusted technical experts to create and apply innovative solutions by combining the latest technologies with our EcoStruxure offer to help drive sales a…
$75.24k - $144.21k
’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join our Power Delivery team.Arcadis’ Power Delivery…
$35 - $40 per hour
experience supporting Windows environments, end-user devices, account administration, and IT infrastructure in a fast-paced enterprise environment.... ....Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and co…
drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a... ...experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/ systems) Profe…
movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From design…
community, but around the world. In the role of Senior Control Systems Engineer, we'll count on you to:Planning and Design Roles:... ...professionals and technicians as neededProvide construction contract administration…
$76k - $143k
for these suites of tools. The role provides hands-on platform administration, connector and integration support, automation, release... ...requirements. Your expertise will focus on collaboration, data, systems, storage…
drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a... ...edit mechanical specifications, selects equipment, mechanical systems and de…
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…
Role: GIS Systems Administrator Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite) **In-person interviews are required** Submission end date: 09/25/2026 Successful candidates for this position should have a combination of experience and kn…
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What systems administrators earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$33 | $48k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $68k–$93k |
| Senior | $43–$60 | $90k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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