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Systems Administrator jobs in Sacramento, CA
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: Our client is looking for a IT Systems Support Specialist for a year long onsite contract opportunity located in Sacramento, CA. location: Sacramento, California job type: Contract salary: $29 - 33 per hour…
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Onshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Onshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer –…
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Offshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Offshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer…
Job Summary (List Format): - Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP ERP ABAP development and programming (ECC 6.0). - Experience working with multiple SAP ERP modules. - Proficiency in Web Dynpro ABAP, BAPIs, Enh…
on experience in SAP ERP ABAP development and programming in ECC 6.0. ~ Work experience in multiple modules within the SAP ERP system ~ Knowledge of Web Dynpro ABAP, BAPIs, Enhancement Framework, Workflows, Adobe Forms,…
Overview Drodex is seeking an IT Specialist to support the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S... ...response assets, personnel, and emergency communications systems. The IT Speci…
$54 - $61 per hour
Description McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we a…
$70k - $80k
IT closet. Coordinate with the facilities team on shared systems such as paging, security cameras, and door access. Knowledge... ...network equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, S…
occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards. Display thorough knowledge of building systems, emergency response, and building documentation including reading standard bl…
5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned aircraft programs. This position is…
$125k - $175k
5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned aircraft programs. This position is…
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What systems administrators earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$38 | $54k–$78k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $78k–$106k |
| Senior | $50–$67 | $103k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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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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