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Systems Administrator jobs in Detroit, MI
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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Job Description Job Description Position Description:Cloud Prognostics Engineer ( Systems Engineer) MBSE methodologies using tools like SysML and MagicDraw. The engineer must be capable of defining system boundaries, est…
Job Description Job Description Feature Systems Software Systems Developer Systems architect & development with concentration on new technology Lead development of features at the systems level from early feature develop…
opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to develop and deliver advanced prognostics and diagnostics solutio…
Job Description Job Description Advanced Emissions Systems Engineer As an Advanced Emissions Systems Engineer, you will lead the concept definition, design, and integration of cutting-edge emissions systems for gasoline-…
DBA supporting Databases and MongoDB cluster of significant sizes on- prem and on Cloud in AWS . ~ MongoDB database administration, backup and restore, Version upgrade , User management, Mongo Cluster database support an…
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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…
Job Description Job Description Video Management Systems Administrator POSITION OVERVIEW: The Technology Services department is responsible for providing needs. Seeking qualified candidates for an onsite technical profes…
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Network Administrator (Cybersecurity-Focused) Location: Southfield, MI Employment Type:... ...alert investigation, and integration with network and endpoint systems. Key Respons…
and commercial products including tactical wheeled vehicles, heavy trucks, and products for multiple other verticals. As our Braking System Engineer, you will work on a wide variety of vehicles across multiple programs.…
Job Description Job Description CommVault Systems Engineer (Data Protection / Backup) Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Technology Support CGS is seeking an experienced CommVault Data Protection Enginee…
is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services. Position Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a focus on Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)…
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What systems administrators earn in Detroit
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 Detroit 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 Infrastructure Manager
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