How to become a Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators deploy, maintain, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure, operating systems, endpoints, servers, directory services, virtualization platforms, applications, and related network and monitoring systems. The role combines technical operations, incident resolution, patching, security administration, documentation, and end-user support.
Top Skills Required
- Windows and Linux systems administration
- Active Directory administration
- Windows Server management
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- 10 or more years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and technical experience
- A+ or comparable technical certification
- DoD 8140 Information Assurance certification such as Security+ CE