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Systems Administrator jobs in Louisville, KY
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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$22–$57/hr
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$77k
Median, full-time
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a healthcare environment. ~5+ years of Epic Analyst/Engineer experience. ~ Hands-on experience with Epic applications and system support. ~ Strong understanding of Epic workflows, configuration, and troubleshooting. ~ Ex…
Description: JOB SUMMARY Technical lead specializing in the design and development of parcel sortation and material handling systems. Adept at leading customer bids and projects from concept through execution, whether st…
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Offshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Offshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer…
$13.99 - $23.8 per hour
customers' expectations while also reducing the risks and costs of providing services. Performs basic level troubleshooting of systems and servers related to host systems, middleware, applications, and existing tools acc…
support, and onboarding credentials, ensuring zero downtime on the manufacturing line. Description About the Role: The IT Systems Administrator is the technical backbone of our Louisville manufacturing plant, bridging lo…
$80k - $100k
Everlight Solar is seeking a highly skilled Salesforce Administrator who will design and code functional programs and applications, producing... ....com ( and all upstream and downstream applications, systems and process…
work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We ta…
Job Description Job Description Overview: Since 1983, GeriMed has been pioneering solutions that support and advance the interests of independent pharmacies servicing long-term care and home care patients. From evolving…
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What systems administrators earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$32 | $46k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$89k |
| Senior | $41–$57 | $86k–$118k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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