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Systems Administrator jobs in Nashville, 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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Systems Engineer - Nashville, 37203, United States of America How We LEAD: We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to be... ...both diplomatic and firm Familiarity with operating system administration and tools inclu…
could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part o…
This position will be full-time on-site at Oracle's offices located in Nashville, TN. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies. Candidates should expect a minimum of 25% trav…
$120.8k - $163.4k
implementing software engineering best practices in large-scale systemsPreferred qualification - Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers, or experience in developin…
$101.61k - $152.66k
goes beyond the traditional models. We combine real‑time collaboration with constructors, operators, and energy specialists to design systems that are not only technically sound—but constructible, operable, and optimized…
Job Description:The Engineer II, Project Engineering supports commercial and utility-scale PV projects from development through construction support. Working within established Nextpower engineering standards, policies,…
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…
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…
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,…
could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of…
design and plan development tasks as directed by DOT and within the defined scope of workProvide general project coordination and administrative support for assigned consultant staffSupport quality assurance oversight ac…
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What systems administrators earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$35 | $50k–$72k |
| Mid level | $35–$47 | $72k–$98k |
| Senior | $46–$62 | $95k–$130k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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