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Systems Administrator jobs in Houston, 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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most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in USA Arcadis’ Power D…
IT Systems & Support AdministratorJob DetailsDepartment: G&A IT | Reports To: Senior Director - Internal IMS | Status: ExemptWorksite... ...| Reviewed: Sep 15, 2026Summary: The IT Systems & Support Administrator is respo…
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Job Title: NASA Moon Base Software Systems EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NACIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Conti…
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most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. Arcadi…
experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful…
our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you... ...to hearing from you. Hatch is seeking a BIM/CAD Systems Administrator in Houston, TX. T…
Mortgage Systems Administrator (Encompass) Houston, TX | Full-Time, On-Site (In-Office Required; Hybrid Possible After Ramp-Up) | ~$80,000/year FocusOne Mortgage is looking for a Mortgage Systems Administrator to own and…
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…
IT Systems Administrator Department: Information Technology (IT) FLSA Classification: Exempt Employee Type : FT/12-mo Reports To: Director of Information Technology _______________________________________________________…
Job Description: This position is responsible for providing system level support of multi-user operating systems, hardware and... ...server 2003/2007, MS Office, Cisco routers/switches/firewall setup/ administration. Lin…
Position Summary The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, security, and availability of the organization's server and endpoint infrastructure. This position will support W…
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What systems administrators earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$34 | $49k–$71k |
| Mid level | $34–$46 | $71k–$96k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $93k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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