Systems Administrator
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
At a Glance
Systems Administrator earns an average of $77,298/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.3–4.8 years. Top skills: Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Computer Science, Operations.
$77,298/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.3–4.8 years
52
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Wage
$96,800/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Computer Science
System Administration
Scripting
Operating Systems
Information Systems
Active Directory
Automation
Project Management
Windows Servers
Microsoft 365
Python (Programming Language)
Firewall
Technical Support
Software Systems
Virtualization
Hyper-V
User Accounts
Common Skills (12)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Operations
Communication
Management
Information Technology
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Planning
Organizational Skills
Research
Leadership
Related Specializations
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~$74,403/yr
Network / Systems Support Specialist
Systems Support Specialist
Technical Support Engineer / Analyst
~$55,379/yr
Technical Support Manager / Supervisor
~$31,200/yr
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