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Systems Administrator jobs in Denver, CO
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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This IT professional will ensure that the Lockheed Martin IT systems are managed, controlled, and compliant with the Corporate Information... ...position, the chosen candidate will utilize their system administration and…
$109.2k - $192.51k
and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Lockheed Martin is looking for a Systems Engineer, Senior Staff to lead the Embedded PSOC SEIT efforts for a team of Systems E…
while modernizing and retrofitting existing environments Lead system integration efforts for new technologies and infrastructure... ..., and experience ~7+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Linux Syst…
$121.3k - $136k
breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer... ...scripting. Red Hat Certifications (RHSA, RHCE) IBM AIX administration. Experience with Cloud…
security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Job Description VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help…
we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and... ...We are looking to add an Information Technology (IT) Systems Administrator II to our…
$100k - $130k
Job Description Job Description Overview We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The…
$100k - $120k
creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking aSenior Systems Administrator to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Senior…
$80k - $90k
Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future! What are the primary responsibilities in the IT Systems Administrator position? As a Service Delivery Administrat…
our country from threats. Job Description General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Linux/Microsoft Systems Administrator to join our team in support of a Federal Intelligence Agency contract. In additi…
Job Description Job Description Managed Services Provider seeks a Highly Skilled/Proficient IT Systems Administrator to join our customer support team! Are you ready to take your IT career to the next level? Join our dyn…
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What systems administrators earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$38 | $55k–$79k |
| Mid level | $38–$52 | $79k–$108k |
| Senior | $50–$69 | $105k–$143k |
Adjusted for the Denver 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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