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System administrators plan, install, configure and maintain IT systems and networks in companies. They are needed in all companies and organizations that work with IT systems. In order to be able to work as an IT system administrator , an apprenticeship or a degree in a computer science subject is usually required. Related job titles for the system administrator are network administrator, network administrator, admin, sysadmin, system administrator, operator, system operator or system manager.

What does a system administrator do?

The tasks of an IT system administrator range from the administration, monitoring and further development of networks and IT structures of a company to the administration of network servers and workstation computers. An IT system administrator takes care of the correct connection and ensures that the system runs smoothly. The system administrator ensures that hardware and software are always up to date and is responsible for IT security. He finds solutions to problems with e-mail and other communication services and trains employees in dealing with hardware and software.

What hard skills should an IT system administrator have?

The technical requirements for an IT system administrator are diverse. An IT system administrator should have knowledge of clients and servers as well as database systems. Unix servers, Linux servers or Microsoft servers should not be foreign words to the IT system administrator and they should also be familiar with database systems such as MySQL, DB2, Oracle or ADABAS. Knowledge of network architectures such as VPN and cloud storage systems is also an advantage. In addition, knowledge of scripting languages such as PHP, Python or Perl is often required.

What soft skills should an IT system administrator have?

One of the most important soft skills an IT system administrator should have is the willingness to continuously develop. This has to do with the constant change in IT and with the fact that new programs and IT solutions are constantly being developed that replace previous applications. For this reason, IT system administrators should always be up to date on new developments in the industry and continuously develop. In addition, IT system administrators should have communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical thinking and creativity.

Communication skills

:In addition to planning, configuring and maintaining IT networks, it is the responsibility of the IT system administrator to train colleagues in the use of networks or hardware. The IT system administrator must therefore be able to translate technical topics into simple and understandable language so that they can also be understood by colleagues who are not in the field.

Problem-solving ability

If there is a fault, the IT system administrator must be able to find a solution to the problem under pressure of time. After a detailed error analysis, it is the responsibility of the IT system administrator to weigh up which solution is the best for the problem at hand and then to implement it.

Analytical thinking

In order to have a network always up to date, the network administrator must be able to analyze network data, identify weak points at an early stage and eliminate them with suitable solutions. In this context, the IT system administrator should always keep an eye on current trends and apply them to the existing network if necessary.

Creativity

Network problems can be extremely complex. If this is the case, the IT system administrator is required to think outside the box in order to find a suitable solution to the problem at hand.

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How do you become an IT system administrator?

There are many ways to become an IT system administrator. Both an apprenticeship and a degree can qualify for the tasks of IT system administrator. An education or course of study with the same name does not yet exist. However, starting with an apprenticeship as IT specialist, business IT specialist, IT technician, IT systems clerk, IT clerk or technical assistant IT is conceivable. In addition, courses with a computer science component qualify for the job of IT system administrator. These include, for example, general computer science or subjects such as computer science and information technology. However, it is also possible to start with a successfully completed degree in a MINT subject.
Many training providers meanwhile also offer certificate courses of the same name, which last for several months and prepare interested parties specifically for the job as an IT system administrator.

International system administrator jobs

Systemadministrator Linux (w/m/d)

Location: Bielefeld

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

In Ihrer Position als Informatiker als Systemadministrator Linux (m/w/d) gehören Sie zu den ersten technischen Ansprechpersonen im Bereich Linux (Ubuntu) für unsere internen Abteilungen. Zusammen mit unserem 4-köpfigen Team übernehmen Sie die Administration von Linux-Servern und Storage-Systemen. Dabei arbeiten Sie u. a. mit unseren internationalen Standorten in Indien, Großbritannien und Österreich zusammen und stehen jederzeit in engem Austausch mit der Softwareentwicklung und dem Testteam. Daneben behalten Sie stets die Verfügbarkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und Effizienz unserer Kernsysteme im Blick. Im Rahmen von Projekten erfassen Sie neue Anforderungen, führen u. a. neue Tools ein und setzen so Ihre Begeisterung für cutting-edge Technologien um.

Systemadministrator:in (w/m/d)

Location: Rosenheim

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

Sie installieren und administrieren Microsoft Server- und Clientsysteme sowie die Netzwerkinfrastruktur, inklusive Security, Firewall, VPN und GPOs. Sie betreuen und konfigurieren Thin Clients sowie Arbeitsplatzsysteme für unsere MitarbeiterInnen, um einen reibungslosen IT-Betrieb sicherzustellen. Sie sind verantwortlich für den 1st- und 2nd-Level-Support und unterstützen unsere Anwender via Fernwartung, E-Mail, Telefon sowie vor Ort bei technischen Anfragen. Sie überwachen und analysieren die IT-Systeme und Applikationen, beheben Fehler und sorgen für die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung und Verfügbarkeit der gesamten IT-Infrastruktur. Sie arbeiten eng mit externen IT-Dienstleistern zusammen und planen sowie realisieren IT-Projekte, inklusive der Dokumentation und Inventarisierung relevanter IT-Systeme. Sie stellen die Datensicherung in virtuellen Umgebungen (VEEAM) sicher und betreuen weitere Systeme wie digitale Kommissioniersysteme, Telefonanlagen, Mobiltelefone, Drucker und die WLAN-Infrastruktur.

IT-Systemadministrator (w/m/d)

Location: Wismar

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 1 years

Sie übernehmen die Administration der internen und externen IT-Infrastruktur in den Bereichen Server, Speicher, Backup, Archiv, Netzwerk und Datenverbindungen. Dabei betreuen Sie den Second-Level-Support und unterstützen den Third-Level-Support bei komplexen IT-Fragestellungen. Auch die Koordination interner und externer Dienstleister gehört zu Ihrem Aufgabenbereich, um einen reibungslosen IT-Betrieb sicherzustellen. Zudem sind Sie für die Einrichtung, Wartung und Fehlerbehebung bestehender IT-Systeme verantwortlich. In Ihrer Rolle kommunizieren Sie interdisziplinär zu IT-Themen und koordinieren externe Dienstleister im Bereich IT-Infrastruktur.

IT-Systemadministrator (w/m/d)

Location: Bochum

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

Weiterentwicklung, Ausbau und Betrieb der IT-Infrastruktur. Sicherstellung der Systemverfügbarkeit und Netzwerksicherheit. Entwicklung einheitlicher Systemstandards. Optimierung bestehender IT-Prozesse sowie Dokumentation von Infrastruktur, Projekten und Lösungen. Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung, dem Betrieb und der Anpassung unternehmensspezifischer Systeme. IT-Support sowie Verwaltung von Lizenzen und Supportverträgen. Entwicklung einer maßgeschneiderten IT-Strategie für das Unternehmen.

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