What skills do systems administrator jobs require?

Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), PowerShell/Bash scripting, VMware, DNS/DHCP, and basic networking. Cloud skills (AWS, Azure) are increasingly expected.

What salary can systems administrators expect?

Systems administrator salaries range from $60k for junior admins to $130k+ for senior systems engineers. Government and defense roles with clearances pay more.

What certifications help for sysadmin jobs?

CompTIA Server+, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE, and VMware VCP. Cloud certifications (AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator) are increasingly valuable.

1,172+ JobsUpdated Mar 24, 2026

Systems Administrator Jobs

Systems administrators manage the servers, operating systems, and infrastructure that keep organizations running. These positions cover Windows Server and Active Directory administration, Linux systems, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud migration - at companies of all sizes.

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Salary Range

$0k – $181k

Top Companies

City of Delta, Kujaku Inc, Dropbox, Various Employers, BAE Systems, Agoda +33 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Bethesda, Herndon

Work Model

82% On-Site, 18% Hybrid

Experience Levels

46% Mid Level, 34% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 1,172 systems administrator jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Bethesda. Salaries range from $0k to $181k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (18%). Top employers include City of Delta, Kujaku Inc, Dropbox and 36 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Systems Administrator Jobs

City of Delta4 jobs

Kujaku Inc2 jobs

Dropbox2 jobs

Various Employers2 jobs

BAE Systems2 jobs

Agoda2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$80k–$164k

7 jobs

Mid Level

$132k–$181k

23 jobs

Senior

$80k–$160k

17 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

$66k–$106k

2 jobs

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