Job Summary: Systems Administrators are knowledgeable in all the most common and popular networking technologies. In addition to strong technical aptitudes, this person is typically intermediate level. This person will d…
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Systems Administrator jobs in Omaha, NE
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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Job Summary: Level 1 Administrators are typically entry level with less than one year of experience. This person will exhibit general knowledge of workstation operation (hardware/software). They are a good communicator a…
$30 - $40 per hour
Solutions is searching for eager, empathetic, and purpose-driven System Engineers to join our growing team. If you are a professional... ...devices, Microsoft Active Directory, network management/ administration systems,…
software#LI-BM1QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering A minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings Professional Engineer (PE or P.E…
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…
$118.2k
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of EngineersDepartment: Department of the ArmySub agency: Omaha District, Engineering Division - Dam and Levee Safety BranchSalary: Starting at $118,204 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 09/22/2026 to 1…
drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a... ...experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/ systems) Profe…
DescriptionCRB is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in building and industrial power systems to lead electrical design efforts on complex projects. In this role, you will be…
drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a... ...edit mechanical specifications, selects equipment, mechanical systems and de…
$10 - $12 per hour
recovery readiness for the Db2 subsystems. Provides secondary administration for Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance and... ...version and function-level upgrades and PTF maintenance with Systems Programm…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$125k - $173k
our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qual…
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What systems administrators earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$32 | $46k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $42–$58 | $87k–$120k |
Adjusted for the Omaha 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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