Systems Administrator
Ensure the effective performance of a computer network.
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- What's it like to be a Systems Administrator?
- How to become a Systems Administrator
- Latest Systems Administrator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Systems Administrators
- Is Systems Administrator the right role for you?
- Systems Administrator role reviews
What's it like to be a Systems Administrator?
Systems Administrators configure and manage computer systems in a networked setting. They oversee the installation and ongoing management of networks of desktop computers, wireless networks, server systems and other critical networks in a business.
Tasks and duties
- Configuring, maintaining and controlling computer networks.
- Troubleshooting technical network and server problems and providing technical support.
- Diagnosing, resolving and documenting server and network issues.
- Developing and maintaining network records and documentation.
- Ensuring optimal performance, security and integrity of network.
- Controlling network access and administration privileges.
- Performing regular backups of network data.
- Reviewing current network performance, capacity and capability and determining future network and server needs.
How to become a Systems Administrator
It is possible to work as a Systems Administrator without formal qualifications; however, employers may prefer candidates with qualifications in Information Technology. Certifications from industry vendors may also be equally regarded.
- Complete a qualification in Information Technology. This could be a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support) (ICT40120), a Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50118) or a bachelor degree majoring in information technology.
- Consider completing additional certifications from industry–recognised vendors in specialisations like A+, Network+ and Server+.
- Join the Australian Computer Society (ACS) while studying.
- Upon graduation, attain your ACS certification and undergo ongoing CPD.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Systems Administrator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Systems Administration
Microsoft Active Directory
VMware
Microsoft Office 365
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Hardware
Linux Operating System
Information Technology Infrastructure
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Latest Systems Administrator reviews
Apr 2025
A demanding but varied and rewarding career involving constant learning and problem-solving.
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsIntroduction:
My experience as a Senior Systems Administrator has been very busy and demanding, often requiring me to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. However, I've found the work to be incre...
The challengesWork-Life Balance:
Work-life balance can be a significant challenge. The role often demands long hours, and after-hours work is common due to the need for outages to perform day-to-day tasks.
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Aug 2019
I did not choose this job, but when I took it up, I never looked back. It is challenging but also satisfying.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering (Electronic)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationAutomation
The good thingsGood things: Flexibility is generally the greatest asset of this job. A fairly good work life balance. Being in technology you have the natural push to be in par with the latest in IT world. Pays wel...
The challengesThe more knowledgeable you are the better you are rated. The better rated you are the more responsibility you are given.
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