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Overview System Administrator (SaaS) Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO Active TS (SCI eligibility ... Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Azure Virtual Desktop, ESX/vSphere4, XenDesktop) * Advanced ...

... As a System Administrator (Desktop Support), you will be responsible for providing excellent technical support to end-users, maintaining desktop systems, and ensuring the reliable operation of ...

Responsibilities Desktop Administrator responsibilities include but are not limited to: * End-User ... Systems & Infrastructure Support * Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies within ...

Responsibilities Desktop Administrator responsibilities include but are not limited to: * End-User ... Systems & Infrastructure Support * Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies within ...

JMARK Business Solutions Inc. is looking to add a System Administrator I - Onsite Resource to our ... Functions and Responsibilities Provide day-to-day IT/Desktop functions for an environment of ...

L2 Sys Admin - STL

Berkeley, MO · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

... Systems Administrator provides hands-on operational support for enterprise desktop, server, and network environments. This role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation ...

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How much do desktop system administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for desktop system administrator in Missouri is $29.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $34.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Desktop System Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectDesktop System AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentEnd-user devices, desktops, laptopsNetworking hardware, servers, switches
Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintaining desktops, troubleshooting OS issues, software supportManaging network infrastructure, configuring routers and switches
Industry UsageIT support teams, help desksNetwork operations, data centers

While both roles support IT infrastructure, Desktop System Administrators focus on end-user devices and software, ensuring desktops run smoothly. Network Administrators manage network hardware and connectivity. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right roles for efficient IT support.

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Infographic showing various Desktop System Administrator job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,392 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

System Administrator

Fort Leonard Wood, MO • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri - On-site
Schedule: Full-time, 0730-1630, Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours and weekend support
Position Summary
The System Administrator maintains the availability, security, and operational readiness of the FBLP Experimentation Division's Simulation Network (SIMNET). The position administers Windows and Linux workstations, servers, virtual machines, storage devices, applications, and simulation-support systems used to prepare and execute computer-based experiments.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, administer, update, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows Server, Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Army simulation software.
  • Maintain approximately 105 desktops and laptops, 45 virtual machines, seven servers, four network-attached storage devices, and associated peripherals.
  • Conduct daily system-readiness checks and ensure hardware and software remain compatible and operational.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating-system, application, and peripheral failures.
  • Install approved software releases, security patches, upgrades, and configuration changes.
  • Replace failed components using Government-furnished spares and coordinate unresolved issues with system developers, vendors, and Government personnel.
  • Support simulation setup, testing, pilot runs, record runs, and experimentation events.
  • Maintain hardware and software inventories, system configurations, engineering-change documentation, and RMF accreditation records.
  • Conduct or support vulnerability scanning, malware protection, intrusion detection, STIG compliance, and corrective actions.
  • Respond to system incidents within the PWS-required timelines, including rapid restoration during experimentation events.

Minimum Qualifications
  • U.S. citizenship and active Secret eligibility supported by a Tier 3 investigation, as required by the final solicitation and DD Form 254.
  • Seven years of relevant systems administration, hardware repair, maintenance, or related technical experience.
  • DoD 8140/IAT Level II qualification.
  • CompTIA Security+ and Government-accepted server and Linux certifications.
  • Experience supporting secure Army or DoD systems in classified or controlled environments.

Note: This position is contingent on contract award.
Summit Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.