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Systems Administrator jobs in Richmond, VA
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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Desktop Engineer Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Local only Actively looking for a Desktop Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise environment with 8,000+ Windows endpoints . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who en…
weblogic 12c/fusion middleware Highly desired 7 Years oracle apex administration and support Required 5 Years oracle db migration from... ...specifically, business solutions for Application Development, System integratio…
and leveraging job aids as needed Systematically retain documents that substantiates test results Submit test results in the system of record Assist in communicating results to business areas and Credit Risk Management l…
Nice to have: Demonstrated proficiency in cyber security platforms: SOAR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, Endpoint Security Linux administration experience Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Google, or Azure) Responsibilitie…
Systems Engineer Cyber Advisors, (CA) headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to be... ..., Exchange, DNS and DHCP Broad knowledge of MS Office 365 administration Broad knowledge…
Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s... ...) Job Description Title of Position: Network Administrator – Req ID: 807536 Locat…
site is responsible for ensuring compliance with reliability program requirements for unit instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to red…
Title: Senior Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national sec…
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Duration: Through July 31, 2026 with possible extension Role Summary: Seeking a Database Administrator / Data Engineer with experience migrating on-prem SQL Server databases to AWS and Sno…
$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…
platform and infrastructure and be responsible for software design, system architecture and code on models at the enterprise level. ·... ....g. automating code builds and deployments) ·-Execute system administration of h…
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What systems administrators earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$34 | $50k–$71k |
| Mid level | $34–$47 | $71k–$97k |
| Senior | $45–$62 | $94k–$129k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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