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engineering experience. We need strong hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, Linux environments, Git or other version control systems, and Agile development methods. We require U.S. citizenship. We require candidates t…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Dallas, TX
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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Hiring Alert | Oracle Database Administrator (Netezza) Location: Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 8 12 Years Visa Type: USC / GC Only Interview Mode: In-person (Final Round)…
$80 per hour
enable single sign-on (SSO) across classified and unclassified systems -Design and configure cross-domain and cross-forest trust... ...-Experience with PowerShell scripting for AD automation and administration -Bachelor'…
Systems Engineer (Active Directory) - Active Security Clearance Required Location: Nationwide (Must Be Open to Travel) Project... ...management, access controls, authentication support, policy administration, and operati…
Skills Seeking a highly skilled multi-platform Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize our critical data infrastructure.... ...data warehouse appliances, Oracle RAC databases, and DB2 systems. The ideal candi…
$80k - $100k
Everlight Solar is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Administrator who will design and code functional programs and applications, producing... ....com ( and all upstream and downstream applications, systems and process…
$105.6k - $199.48k
work at scale by combining data science and engineering with business consulting. We build context-driven analytics and GenAI/agentic systems that reflect how decisions and work actually happen—grounded in semantic layer…
$90k - $110k
Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator Location: Dallas, TX Salary Range: $90K-$110K Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) We are looking to bring on a Senior Systems Administrator to our growing team. What we need…
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you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite Full-Time) to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States…
We are excited to announce we are expanding and looking to grow our team with a new System Administrator! Our Company Culture: Our diverse workforce allows Centre to develop and leverage knowledge, skills, and experience…
Job Description: Design, build, and maintain large databases. Our database is currently 10GB, growing exponentially and will reach 100GB+ within 2-3 years, if not sooner. You will optimize queries to make sure that every…
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What systems administrators earn in Dallas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$35 | $50k–$72k |
| Mid level | $35–$47 | $72k–$98k |
| Senior | $46–$62 | $95k–$130k |
National ranges — pay in Dallas typically tracks these.
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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 Infrastructure Manager
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