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Reyes Holdings

Sr. Platform Engineer

Rosemont, IL

Developer experience with one or more Workflow applications (Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Microsoft - Power Automate, Ansible, Microsoft System Center Orchestrator) * Hands-on developer experience ...

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How much do system center orchestrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for system center orchestrator in the United States is $48.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.35 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a System Center Orchestrator?

A System Center Orchestrator is an IT professional who specializes in automating and managing workflows across data centers using Microsoft's System Center Orchestrator tool. They design, implement, and maintain runbooks to automate repetitive tasks, integrate various systems, and ensure consistent IT processes. This role is essential for streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and reducing manual errors in complex IT environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a System Center Orchestrator specialist?

To thrive as a System Center Orchestrator specialist, you need expertise in IT automation, process workflow design, scripting (such as PowerShell), and a solid understanding of Microsoft System Center suites. Familiarity with System Center Orchestrator, integration packs, and certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication enable professionals to streamline complex IT tasks and collaborate across teams. These skills are crucial for delivering efficient, reliable automation solutions that optimize IT operations and reduce manual workload.

What are some common challenges System Center Orchestrator professionals face when automating workflows across different systems?

One common challenge for System Center Orchestrator professionals is ensuring seamless integration between diverse IT systems and applications, as not all platforms have built-in connectors or support for Orchestrator. Troubleshooting and maintaining complex runbooks can also be demanding, especially when workflows span multiple departments or require frequent updates. Additionally, professionals may need to balance automation speed with thorough testing to prevent unintended disruptions to existing processes. Collaboration with other IT teams is essential to gather requirements and ensure that automated workflows align with organizational policies.

What is the difference between System Center Orchestrator vs System Administrator?

AspectSystem Center OrchestratorSystem Administrator
CertificationsITIL, Microsoft certifications, scripting skillsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Linux certifications
Work EnvironmentAutomation, scripting, workflow design in data centersServer management, network configuration, user support
Industry UsageIT automation, cloud management, data centersIT support, infrastructure management, network administration

System Center Orchestrator focuses on automating IT processes and workflows, while System Administrators manage and maintain IT infrastructure. Both roles require technical skills, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various System Center Orchestrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,629 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Certified MS System Center Admin

Software People, Inc.

Columbia, SC • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

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