responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our IT systems and applications. You will design, implement, and maintain... .../or OpenDS (or Ping Identity directory products)Strong Linux administration skills (R…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Jacksonville, FL
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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Engineering Inspection (CEI) program in Central Florida (Orlando) to direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs, plan and organize the work of subordinate and st…
interview. Project Scope: We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer (Contractor) to support our enterprise-wide RHEL 7 to... ...project. Required Experience: • 3-5+ years of Linux system administration exper…
development staff.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.5+ y…
number - there needs to be concrete examples of Azure on resume Job Description: Senior IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of…
movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From design…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
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…
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…
efficient, and well-documented code to ensure high performance and scalability.• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to maintain system stability.• Conduct testing and debugging to ensure functionality meets specifi…
$89.6k - $198.4k
Unix/Linux Administrator Position Description The best version of us starts with You! We CGI is for a motivated and detail-oriented... ...Unix/Linux: • Strong experience with Unix/Linux operating system administration, o…
On-Call Technicians Part-Time Royal Communication Consultants, based in New Jersey, is looking for candidates for part-time (as needed) contingent work to assist with desktop support/network trouble tickets within the Ja…
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What systems administrators earn in Jacksonville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$33 | $47k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$44 | $68k–$92k |
| Senior | $43–$59 | $89k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Jacksonville 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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