We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and enhance core enterprise infrastructure in Indianapolis, Indiana. This Long-term... ..., patching, and routine maintenance.• Support endpoint administration through Mic…
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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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estate: safe execution order, rollback steps, and exception handling for every documented fix. Keep the runbook library current as systems, dependencies, and failure modes evolve, retiring runbooks that no longer apply.…
$98.96k - $120.96k
degree or higher in NVH from an accredited institutionProficiency in NVH test methods and data acquisition systemsDemonstrated NVH system developing and testing experience for commercial vehiclesAbility to generate novel…
Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I to support development, integration, and sustainment of ground‑based electronic systems that combine COTS embedded computers, power conversion for battery and s…
$98.57k - $160.17k
The Joining and Additive Materials Engineer will be the corporate technical expert in joining and additive materials’ processes and systems and will drive innovation towards the future state of these technologies. This r…
$122.76k - $220.97k
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…
action employer.We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation... ...drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration.…
tools: PLC and PAC Programming, Operator Interface and HMI application design, SCADA design, Network design, Database design, Vision system design, Machine Safety system design, Servo motion control, Information Solution…
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Global IT Operations team in Carmel, Indiana. You... ...-call Take part in a shared on-call rotation for critical systems with [N] ot…
To support our continued growth and help solve our clients’ most challenging technology problems, we are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, you will administer an…
SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) About aFit At aFit, we connect exceptional technology professionals with organizations where... ...performance, reliability, security, and availability of enterprise systems. The D…
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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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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