What does a Systems Administrator do?
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What the job involves
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and related infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Manage network devices, connectivity, and security protocols.
- Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
- Administer user accounts, access rights, and identity management systems.
- Provide technical support and training to end users.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Summed up from 30 recent Systems Administrator job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- System Administration 4 in 10 postings
- Linux 3 in 10 postings
- Windows Server 3 in 10 postings
- PowerShell 2 in 10 postings
- Scripting 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- CompTIA 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Certifications 1 in 15 postings
- DoD 8570 IAT II 1 in 15 postings
- CCNA 1 in 15 postings
- Security Clearance 1 in 15 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 40 postings
- AWS Certification 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 70 postings
- 1 to 2 years 1 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 5 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 45 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
3,485 open Systems Administrator jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Maryland496 open
- Virginia407 open
- California322 open
- Texas238 open
- Florida207 open
Typical pay $112,200 a year (most between $94k and $136k). See the full salary breakdown