$93.4k - $145k
Auto req ID: 57720 Title: Sr Engineer Systems - Thermal/CFD Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Workplace Category: Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, ou…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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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Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Review compression system design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related codes and specifications. Consult with the Project…
$47k - $65k
00 - 65,000 per year Requirements: We look for 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in help desk, IT support, or junior systems administration. We value strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation abilities.…
$93.4k - $145k
Auto req ID: 54007 Title: Sr Engineer Materials - Aluminum Systems Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Workplace Category:Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Ha…
$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…
environments, virtual machines, cloud services, and storage systems to ensure optimal operational performance. Create and maintain... ...professional experience in high-level networking and server administration. Demonst…
$93.4k - $145k
Auto req ID: 54008 Title: Sr Engineer Materials - Steel Systems Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Workplace Category:Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harle…
Auto req ID: 53204 Title: Engineer Systems - Vehicle Simulation Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Workplace Category:Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harle…
$128k - $176k
lives The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others.…
Auto req ID: 56005 Title: Mgr Engineering Systems Job Function: Engineering Location: PDC Workplace Category:Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harley-Davidson, we…
General Manager - Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and engineering of complex, modular skid‑mounted systems from concept through fabrication and commissioning. Qualifications Bachelor’…
$45 - $55 per hour
is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys travel, technical problem-solving, and working independently. This role supports systems including drying, conveying, blending, and temperature control equipment . The idea…
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What systems administrators earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$33 | $48k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $68k–$93k |
| Senior | $43–$60 | $90k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee 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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IT Infrastructure Manager
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