enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation. Role Overview: The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration and operational management of Windows Server…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Indianapolis, IN
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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Key Responsibilities ~ Research & Analyze: Review court documents, sentencing reports, and legal records. ~ Data System Entry: Input sensitive case details into state web portals with 100% accuracy. ~ Agency Liaison: Col…
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documents. Communicate with local and state law enforcement agencies. Enter data accurately into designated web portals and data systems. Perform additional duties as assigned by Division Staff. Required Skills & Certifi…
testing of software applications for: Production data acquisition and management Integration with ERP and/or process control systems (e.g. DeltaV, SAP) using various protocols such as: OPC SQL MQTT Develop reports for va…
Expert (SME) with strong L3-level expertise in Windows Server Administrator. Strong clustering knowledge, Server restoration, automation... ...(RCA) and implement preventive measures. • Automate system administration and…
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Overview: The Oracle Database Manager leads and oversees the administration, integrity, security, and performance of enterprise Oracle... ...on expertise to maintain current platforms, modernize legacy systems, and suppo…
government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science,... ...day-to-day production operations, software releases, system administration, conf…
the Briljent culture. We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with these same qualities to support critical database environments... ...environments across development, test, and production systems Sup…
external parties. Your role: ~ Provide hands-on expertise on systems related projects and participate on the daily tickets... ...scripts using shell scripts. Goldengate installation and administration. Knowledge of Linux…
across the U.S. We provide sustainable, bottleless water and ice systems to businesses in a variety of industries, including healthcare... ...communities. Bottleless Nation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to su…
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What systems administrators earn in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis market from national ranges.
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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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