Occupation
Systems Administrator
A systems administrator maintains and secures an organization's IT infrastructure, managing Linux and Windows servers, Active Directory for user and access control, and networking configurations to keep systems running smoothly. They automate routine tasks through scripting in PowerShell or Bash and increasingly manage workloads on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure alongside on-premises hardware. This hands-on technical role is foundational to IT departments and suits detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
Duties & responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Linux and Windows servers to ensure system availability and performance
- Configure and administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and user access controls across enterprise environments
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and resolve technical problems independently
- Automate routine administrative tasks through scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
- Deploy and maintain security patches, updates, and compliance configurations across managed systems
- Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms alongside on-premises hardware
- Support end users and technical teams with system access, permissions, and application troubleshooting
What Systems Administrator roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Systems Administrator make?
Too few Systems Administrator postings state pay to publish a median yet: 18 of 23 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Systems Administrator roles?
23 open Systems Administrator roles from 20 employers; the most at Army National Guard Units, Crusoe and Moderna.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Systems Administrator in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
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- 23
- Employers
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Open Systems Administrator roles (23)
IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii · $111,119 – $144,457
This role manages secure communications infrastructure and cryptographic systems for submarine fleet operations, handling policy development and system administration for communications security across a large military organization. It suits experienced IT professionals comfortable working with classified systems, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes infrastructure where security decisions have organization-wide impact.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · $76,573 – $99,550
A systems administration specialist in the Army National Guard's Intelligence Directorate who manages military intelligence networks, maintains administrator accounts, coordinates security updates, and provides technical support to ensure uninterrupted service across distributed units.
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Information Technology Specialist (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) - DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY
Air Force Materiel Command
Kelly AFB, Texas; Lackland AFB, Texas · $90,823 – $140,403
A federal senior systems administrator role responsible for planning, installing, testing, and maintaining an organization's hardware and software infrastructure. This suits experienced IT professionals seeking advancement in a structured government environment with defined career progression.
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ITSPEC (SYSADMIN) (Title 32)
Air National Guard Units
Fort Smith, AR · $74,678 – $97,087
This is a National Guard systems administration role focused on managing hardware, software, and network infrastructure across military computer systems. It suits someone with hands-on IT operations experience who can handle system configuration, troubleshooting, security compliance, and disaster recovery planning in a military environment.
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IT Specialist (OS)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Suitland, MD · $85,477 – $133,142
This position involves managing and securing Windows Server infrastructure and Azure cloud environments for a federal agency, combining on-premises administration with cloud operations. It suits candidates with hands-on enterprise Windows and hybrid infrastructure experience who are comfortable with cybersecurity controls, patching, and 24/7 operational support.
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Field Systems Administrator
KB Home
Full-time · Houston, TX
This role provides on-site technical support across KB Home's offices and field locations, handling everything from first-level user assistance to system administration for networks, backups, and hardware. It suits experienced IT professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and can work independently while supporting both office staff and remote field teams.
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Systems Administrator
See's Candies
Carson, CA
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Associate Systems Administrator (R5698)
Shield AI
Full-time · Wichita Metro Area · $70,000 – $105,000
This role supports Shield AI's enterprise IT infrastructure by providing hands-on systems administration, end-user technical support, and asset management across the company's global operations. It suits someone with solid troubleshooting skills who enjoys working directly with users—especially executives—in a fast-moving defense-tech environment.
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Likely next role (178)
Where Systems Administrators commonly go next: Computer Systems Engineer, Cyber Security Administrator, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer, IT Engineer, IT Operations Manager, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer.
Database Administrator
Accenture
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Systems Engineer
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
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Systems Engineer
Supercast
Washington, DC
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GENERAL ENGINEER
Air Force Materiel Command
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $132,751 – $172,578
This federal role advises Air Force leadership on cybersecurity and intelligence needs for weapon systems and strategic defense programs. You'll work as a senior technical consultant integrating engineering expertise with intelligence analysis to inform acquisition and sustainment decisions.
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IT Specialist (Network Services)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Fort Huachuca, AZ · $91,205 – $124,649
This is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service network role at Fort Huachuca that involves coordinating service interruptions, translating requirements into network specifications, and configuring systems to support Army LAN/WAN infrastructure. The position suits experienced IT professionals with hands-on network management experience who can work with classified networks and represent the office in technical meetings.
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Systems Engineer
Boeing
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General Engineer
Space Development Agency
Contract · Redstone Arsenal, Alabama · $130,987 – $197,200
This is a technical leadership role in the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency, where you will serve as the chief engineering authority at an operations center, advising senior military leadership on complex space systems and directing real-time crisis response for satellite and ground infrastructure. The position suits experienced aerospace or systems engineers with deep expertise in spacecraft operations, cloud architectures, and integration testing who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
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IT Specialist (Network)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $89,508 – $145,468
This role supports the Veterans Affairs' network infrastructure as part of their enterprise connectivity and collaboration services, requiring oversight of WAN and LAN operations, monitoring tools, and security systems to keep the agency's communications running reliably. It suits someone with hands-on experience managing data center networks, infrastructure devices, and both physical and virtual network environments who can handle operational complexity while coordinating changes and configuration management.
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Systems Engineer
Sullair Corporation
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Senior Staff Data Center Systems Engineer, R&D
Crusoe
Denver, CO · $188,000 – $235,000
Crusoe seeks a senior engineer to define next-generation AI data center architecture by evaluating emerging technologies and leading cross-disciplinary systems integration from pilot through hyperscale deployment. This role suits experienced infrastructure architects comfortable working at the intersection of power, thermal, compute, and facility design domains.
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Roles similar to Systems Administrator (55)
From Cloud Engineer, CRM Administrator, Cyber Security Administrator, Database Administrator, Help Desk Technician, IT Administrator, IT Engineer, It Manager, IT Operations Manager, IT Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Analyst.
IT Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
College Park, Maryland · $85,447 – $111,087
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Database Administrator
Accenture
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Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Rock Island, IL · $125,776 – $189,610
This is a supervisory IT role managing a military network infrastructure division within the Department of Defense. It suits experienced IT professionals with a track record of leading teams, managing enterprise systems, and supporting complex command-and-control operations.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA · $143,913 – $187,903
This role leads the Transition Support Branch within the USPTO's IT organization, overseeing enterprise service desk operations and IT communications while driving process improvements through service management methodologies and emerging technologies. It suits someone with technical leadership experience who can mentor staff, champion automation and AI-enabled solutions, and coordinate reliable IT support for mission-critical systems across a large federal agency.
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IT Specialist (AI)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
San Francisco, CA · $90,925 – $118,204
A federal IT role building and maintaining AI/ML platforms at CMS, combining platform engineering with governance and compliance work. This suits someone with hands-on experience deploying machine learning systems who is comfortable navigating federal security and regulatory requirements.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Fort Collins, CO · $126,797 – $182,316
This is a supervisory IT leadership role managing a federal agency's portfolio of technology investments and the teams that oversee them. It suits someone with substantial federal IT management experience who can handle budgeting, compliance, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning across a large organization.
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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $107,428 – $144,481
This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.
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SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk, VA · $117,753 – $160,933
This federal role leads a Public Key Infrastructure team, overseeing PKI registration, training, and security audits while managing IT infrastructure and supervising staff performance. It suits someone with deep expertise in PKI systems and certificate authority operations who is ready to mentor others and handle complex compliance-driven technical work.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Full-time · Fort Meade, Maryland · $132,751 – $172,578
This is a senior civilian leadership role overseeing IT and cybersecurity operations for an Air Force wing, managing engineering requirements, security posture, and budgets across a large organization. The position suits experienced IT professionals with program management expertise and a background in government systems or defense contracting.
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IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) DIRECT HIRE
U.S. International Trade Commission
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
The U.S. International Trade Commission seeks an AI specialist to architect and oversee the agency's artificial intelligence systems, from strategy and governance through deployment and workforce training. This role suits someone with deep enterprise AI platform experience who can lead secure, compliant implementations across federal cloud infrastructure while advising leadership on AI adoption and risk.
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Skills Systems Administrator postings ask for
Measured from the 23 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Linux4 roles17.4%
- Microsoft 3654 roles17.4%
- Microsoft Azure4 roles17.4%
- Active Directory3 roles13.0%
- Jira3 roles13.0%
- Python3 roles13.0%
- SAP Basis3 roles13.0%
- SAP S/4HANA3 roles13.0%
- Windows Server3 roles13.0%
Employers hiring Systems Administrators
20 in total, most open roles first.
- AUArmy National Guard Units2 roles
- CCrusoe2 roles
Moderna2 roles- AeroVironment1 role
- AC
- AUAir National Guard Units1 role
- BC
- BBoeing1 role