$45 - $55 per hour
We are seeking an EXPERIENCED Mainframe (Z/OS) SAP and DB2 Systems Programmer to implement and assist with the installation, customization... ...Preferred Qualifications: • Complete suite of BMC DB2 Administration and Pe…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Minneapolis, MN
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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in the development of an existing scientific data management system built using a variety of underlying tools. To succeed in this... ...faculty, and researchers Linux systems and infrastructure administration experience…
Job Requirements 10+ years of professional expertise in Ubuntu Linux systems administration and enterprise OS hardening. Proficiency in NVIDIA GPU hardware integration and managing specialized AI software compute stacks.…
$50 - $55 per hour
Systems Administrator Storage (Hybrid Roseville, MN) We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a large, global B2B high tech company. In this role, you will configure, manage, and optimize enterprise…
$132.4k - $205.1k
service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected. Senior Principal System Engineer - New Product Development Tennant Company is a recognized leader in design…
looking for an individual who: Loves helping people Is committed to excellence Is forward thinking Job Overview : The Systems Engineer will have excellent technical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer service s…
information for you to consider about this position. Job Title: Systems Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure (2026-2027) and... ...0 being full time Union: MACA(02) Functional Area: Administrative Resume and Cover Letter…
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advanced networking ASICs to life, this role is for you. A national technology leader is seeking a Linux Administrator to support and maintain development systems used to validate networking ASICs and software for next‑g…
$75.19 - $90.22 per hour
Title : Backend Software Engineer – Supply Chain & Warehouse Systems Location : Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) Job Type : W2 Contract (12 Months) Compensation : $75.19 - $90.22 per hour W2 (benefits available) Industry: Retail…
$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…
Months Location: Hybrid in Arden Hills, MN Shift: Business 1st Shift (08:00:AM - 04:30:PM) About This Role Responsible for system level design of complex implantable medical device systems by developing system requiremen…
$65k - $115k
will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Salesforce system configurations including custom objects, flows, reports, and... ...Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Salesforce Certified Administrator, Adva…
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What systems administrators earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$35 | $51k–$73k |
| Mid level | $35–$48 | $73k–$100k |
| Senior | $47–$64 | $97k–$133k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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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