System Administrator CV: the capabilities job ads ask for
For System Administrator, the most frequently named capabilities are Active Directory, Firewall, and Windows Server. Active Directory appears in 44% of advertisements for this role.
Also advertised as: IT system administrator, Sysadmin, Systemadministration, Systemadministrator, and Systemadministrator Operations.
What System Administrator advertisements ask for
Capabilities by their share of advertisements for this role. Add the ones you have to your profile.
| Capability | Share |
|---|---|
| Active Directory | 44% |
| Firewall | 39% |
| Windows Server | 37% |
| Linux | 36% |
| VMware | 29% |
| PowerShell | 23% |
| DNS | 22% |
| Azure | 18% |
| VPN | 18% |
| Hyper-V | 18% |
| DHCP | 16% |
| VLAN | 16% |
| Microsoft Entra ID | 16% |
| SQL | 15% |
| Microsoft Intune | 11% |
| TCP/IP | 11% |
| Python | 10% |
| Bash | 10% |
| Docker | 9% |
| Microsoft SQL Server | 9% |
Levels asked for
Share of advertisements for this role that name each level.
- Senior 10%
- Mid-level 2%
- Junior 1%
- Lead 1%
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Questions about the System Administrator role
Which capabilities belong in a System Administrator CV?
Advertisements for System Administrator frequently name Active Directory, Firewall, and Windows Server. Active Directory appears in 44% of them. Your profile should contain the capabilities you have.
Which roles are close to System Administrator?
These roles are related to System Administrator: System Engineer and Database Administrator.
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