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storage, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on Linux engineer who can go beyond basic administration to troubleshoot complex system issues, understand what is happening at the process and ser…
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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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Job Overview We are seeking motivated Linux/UNIX Systems Engineers with 2–4 years of hands-on experience supporting, administering... ...and non-production Linux environments. Automate routine administrative tasks using…
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Systems Engineer III (This is a remote position open to applicants residing in TX, NM, AZ, CO, or KS) As a Systems Engineer III, you will serve as a senior technical resource within our MSP, providing advanced engineerin…
our clients world-wide. Job Title: SQL Server Database Administrator III Location: Houston TX 77002 Duration: 6 Months... ...Server environments across both production and non-production systems in a fast-paced Client en…
environments. We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and... ...production, development, testing, and disaster recovery systems while dri…
architecture patterns for industrial data services across edge systems, control system data, cloud services, partner platforms,... ...measure, and real time data workflows. ~ Strong Linux administration and command line…
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…
Sr. System Administrator Houston, TX 6-12+ Months Contract Required Qualifications: ~7+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role. ~ Strong expert…
FocusOne Mortgage is seeking an experienced Mortgage Systems Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. This full-time position plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing the technology platforms that driv…
IT System Administrator Position Summary A System Administrator is a professional who plays an important role in maintaining organizational policies to ensure the integrity of computer systems. A System Administrator ens…
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…
the expert-level technical criteria, structural engineering responsibilities, and leadership expectations for the Senior IT System Administrator role at Foxconn Industrial Internet. ● 1.3. Mission: The Senior System Admi…
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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 Infrastructure Manager
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