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Systems Administrator jobs in Memphis, TN
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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their customer by development and implementation of specialized training sessions for all applicable functions.· Develop appropriate systems for document storage, access and review pertaining to global customer accounts.…
$87.12k - $151.25k
, CI/CD pipelines, EKS, Bamboo, Jenkins, Docker, Splunk, and Datadog or similar monitoring tools.Monitor production/non-production systems and help solve problems, using tools including Datadog.Maintain containerized app…
$105.4k - $207k
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education and experience required. Experience in multi-line claims management processes and system requirements preferred. Skills & Knowledge Knowledge of third party administration and claims management business and tec…
around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling... ...drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion,…
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…
, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality…
accredited college or university is preferred. Major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis and courses in Computer... ...or insurance-related procedures and/or managed care systems and operatio…
electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefron…
electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefron…
$55k - $65k
, Exchange, and other core server applications. Workstation Support: Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues on end-user workstations (Windows, macOS, and possibly Linux). Incident Manage…
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What systems administrators earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$30 | $44k–$63k |
| Mid level | $30–$41 | $63k–$86k |
| Senior | $40–$55 | $84k–$114k |
Adjusted for the Memphis 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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