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Paradigminfotech

System admin

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

Knowledge advantageous for this position includes experience with: - Microsoft Windows administration, - Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) OR Microsoft System Center Operations ...

DevSelect

Engineering Architect

Redmond, WA · On-site

The Principal Engineering Architect will provide technical guidance and leadership for the Microsoft System Center platform and the services that this platform supports. This will involve balancing ...

The AES Group

System Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Deploy software, updates, and security patches using Group Policy and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). * Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows Server ...

V2X

... Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). * Follow and apply configuration and ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for microsoft system center in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Microsoft System Center is a suite of integrated management tools designed to help IT administrators manage data centers, client devices, and hybrid cloud IT environments. It includes products like System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and others. These tools allow for centralized management of servers, desktops, and applications, automating many routine IT tasks and improving overall efficiency. System Center is widely used in enterprise environments to streamline operations, enhance security, and ensure consistent configuration across large numbers of devices.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Microsoft System Center, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working with Microsoft System Center often encounter challenges related to managing complex, hybrid IT environments and ensuring seamless integration with other Microsoft and third-party solutions. Keeping up with frequent updates and changes in System Center components, such as Configuration Manager and Operations Manager, can also be demanding. To address these challenges, it's helpful to stay engaged with Microsoft's official documentation, participate in relevant community forums, and leverage automation and best practices for deployment and maintenance. Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams is essential for troubleshooting and optimizing the overall environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Microsoft System Center administrator?

To thrive as a Microsoft System Center Administrator, you need strong expertise in Windows Server environments, systems administration, and experience with Microsoft System Center suite (such as SCCM and SCOM), typically backed by a relevant degree or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure certifications. Familiarity with automation tools, scripting languages (like PowerShell), and enterprise management systems is crucial. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring seamless IT operations, quick issue resolution, and efficient deployment and management of enterprise IT resources.
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Infographic showing various Microsoft System Center job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Certified MS System Center Admin

Software People, Inc.

Columbia, SC • On-site

Contractor

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Job description

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12+ months

Seeking an experienced System Center Service Manager administrator. The primary focus of this role is maintaining System Center infrastructure and taking new requests into Service Manager. Developing workflows in System Center Orchestrator. Working in the Cireson web portal. This is a staff augmentation position and is not tied to a project timeframe.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine Service Manager request intake process .
  • Maintenance and Patching of Service Manager environment and make recommendation about future improvement opportunities.
  • Acting as the lead on a project to migrate the existing Service Manager environment to an updated and current standard.
  • Experience with major project implementation.
  • HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server networks.
  • Work with System Center Orchestrator. Create new orchestrator workflows, maintaining, and updating workflows.
  • Work with Cireson. Maintain and update software and work with vendor to fulfill service requests. Updating JavaScript for service requests.
  • Maintain, update, patch System Center, Orchestrator, and Cireson.
  • Interact with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for Service Manager requests.
  • Work with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or Point of Contact (POC) for developing and managing processes related to the Service Manager environment.
  • Make recommendations on specific improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, report template and structure, and productivity to leadership.
  • Act as a liaison between the technical team and management from various stakeholder areas including executive level management.
  • Some after hours project and platform support will be expected.

Program Experience:

Current or recent experience with MS System Center is required and will be given the highest weight.  Experience should include well documented success with previous MS System Center projects as well as experience in an enterprise level System Center environment.

Technical Knowledge:

Experience related to any or all the following technologies are required desirable for this position:

  • Microsoft System Center Service Manager (within the last 3 years)
  • Highly Skilled at maintaining, implementing and configuring system center service manager request offerings, service offerings and connectors
  • Administer and support Microsoft SCSM, including configuration, customization, and integration with other System Center components (SCCM, SCOM, Orchestrator).
  • Experiencing configuring Service Manager Changes, Incidents, and Services
  • Cireson Web Portal for Service Manager (last 3 years)
  • Experience adding custom configurations to the Cireson web portal
  • Experience with JavaScript administration in Cireson Portal is preferred.
  • Experience installing/patching and maintaining Cireson products
  • Windows Server Administration (Current)
  • Resource should demonstrate a strong understanding of Windows server administration, including patching and maintenance of windows servers.
  • Microsoft System Center Suite Experience (last 3 years)
  • Experience in System Center Orchestrator is preferred, resource should show strong technical understanding of all products in the Microsoft System Center suite and how the integrate with other System Center components (SCCM, SCOM, Orchestrator).
  • Experience with System Center Orchestrator Preferred:
  • Developing and maintaining workflows, templates, and automation Orchestrator workflows using PowerShell and Orchestrator.
  • Microsoft SQL Server (last 5 years)
  • Resource needs to demonstrate a basic understanding of SQL server and how it is used to support the system center suite.
  • Active Directory (last 3 years)
  • Experience configuring groups and managing users in Microsoft’s Active Directory Users and Computers
  • Experience configuring and administering groups and users in Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Microsoft PowerShell (Current, Experience with 5.1 or newer)
  • Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft PowerShell scripts for maintain computer and endpoint

Required Skills

  • Minimum 3 years of working in a development role supporting MS System Center, demonstrating a deep understanding of services & features, site design & best practices.
  • Minimum 3 years of administrative experience in MS Azure.
  • Minimum 5 years of administrative experience in MS Servers.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT methodology framework. (i.e. ITIL, MITA…)
  • Working knowledge of System Center Service Manager
  • Working knowledge of Cireson
  • Working knowledge of System Center Orchestrator
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript
  • Working knowledge of PowerBI
  • Working knowledge of SQL
  • Working knowledge of HTML
  • Working knowledge of XML
  • Working knowledge of PowerShell
  • Experience with healthcare and healthcare related requirements

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelors Degree and/or 5 years of related work experience        

Preferred Education/Certifications:

MS Server Admin Certifications