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SAIC

Lead Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA

Candidates will join a fast-paced and growing team of System Administrators in supporting a 24/7 ... Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor * VMware Certified Professional - Data Center ...

Naniq Global Logistics

Systems Administrator

Kahului, HI · On-site

$22.44 - $23.44/hr

Support managers and supervisors in the development and documentation of policies and procedures. * Serve as the primary liaison with Amazon to coordinate and complete assigned tasks. * Manage the ...

SAIC

Lead Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Description SAIC is looking for an ambitious Lead Systems Administrator/VMWare SME like you ... Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor * VMware Certified Professional - Data Center ...

firstrust

$87K - $118K/yr

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and ... Minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience * Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent ...

Leidos

Citrix Systems Administrator

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Your most important work is ahead. If this ... Leidos is seeking a Citrix Systems Administrator to support the National Media Exploitation Center ...

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How much do systems administrator supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for systems administrator supervisor in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Systems Administrator Supervisor vs Network Administrator?

AspectSystems Administrator SupervisorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Cisco CCNACompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP
Work EnvironmentData centers, server rooms, enterprise IT departmentsNetwork operations centers, office networks, ISP environments
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging servers, overseeing system security, supervising IT staffConfiguring routers/switches, maintaining network security, troubleshooting connectivity

The Systems Administrator Supervisor typically oversees server infrastructure and manages IT teams, focusing on system stability and security. In contrast, the Network Administrator concentrates on network hardware and connectivity issues. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments but differ in their core responsibilities within IT infrastructure.

What are Systems Administrator Supervisors?

Systems Administrator Supervisors are IT professionals who oversee a team of systems administrators responsible for maintaining and managing an organization's computer systems, servers, and networks. Their duties include supervising daily operations, ensuring system security and reliability, managing upgrades, and providing technical guidance to their team. They also coordinate with other departments to align IT infrastructure with organizational goals, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by Systems Administrator Supervisors when managing a team?

Systems Administrator Supervisors often encounter challenges such as balancing hands-on technical work with managerial responsibilities, ensuring consistent communication among team members, and managing varying skill levels within the team. They are also responsible for coordinating responses to critical system outages, which can require quick decision-making and delegation. Additionally, staying updated with evolving technologies and implementing best practices for security and system performance while mentoring and supporting staff can make the role both demanding and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Systems Administrator Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Systems Administrator Supervisor, you need advanced knowledge of network and system administration, experience with server infrastructure, and often a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Active Directory, VMware, Linux/Windows server environments, and certifications such as CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills set outstanding supervisors apart by enabling effective team management and crisis resolution. These capabilities ensure reliable system performance, minimize downtime, and support the professional growth of the systems administration team.
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OT Systems Administrator

OT Systems Administrator

Wabash Valley Power

Albion, IN

$34.54/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Noble REMC: Where safety is the standard and members are the priority.

Founded in 1936 in Albion, Indiana, Noble Rural Electric Membership Cooperative (REMC), a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, has provided electricity and other services to rural residents for more than 85 years.

Our local electric cooperative delivers electricity to nearly 10,000 members in Noble, DeKalb and six other surrounding counties in northeast Indiana, spanning more than 1,250 miles of energized line.

Although located in Albion, the cooperative considers its entire service territory as its community. Noble REMC is a leader in local economic and community development, and many of our employees and directors have been, and continue to be, an integral part of a range of community organizations.

As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, we are among more than 700 other rural electric cooperatives who have pledged to maintain high expectations for customer service, integrity, accountability, innovation, and community service.

Job Description

The OT Systems Administrator manages the Cooperative's mission-critical industrial controls systems (ICS). This includes the installation, maintenance, and security of systems like SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), AMI (advanced metering infrastructure), and DA (distribution automation) equipment to ensure safe and continuous power delivery to our members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position ensures that all operational technology (OT) systems, software, and applications that are used by utility personnel are running efficiently, securely, and up to date. This position works closely with the leadership team to ensure that the operations technology infrastructure supports the cooperative's broader strategic objectives. Success requires a desire to work with a broad range of technologies in a small team to monitor and identify opportunities to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of systems and applications that support our electric utility operations goals and objectives.
  • SCADA and Control Systems - Install, configure, and maintain SCADA, OMS, PLC's, and HMIs used for grid monitoring.
  • Grid Automation - Support Distribution Automation (DA) equipment, smart meters (AMI), and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
  • OT Cybersecurity - Implement security controls and manage patches for industrial systems to ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.
  • Network Management - Administer specialized communication protocols (DNP3, Multispeak) and network connected field devices.
  • Asset Lifecycle - Maintain inventories and manage the long-term lifecycle of utility-specific hardware and software.
  • Incident Response - Troubleshoot system failures and respond to unplanned disruptions to maintain power and network reliability.
  • Network Communication - Oversee field communication network to edge node devices in the field including but not limited to cellular, fiber optic and radio communication systems.
  • Software Management - Administer operations software solutions to support field personnel.
  • Serve as a backup if the IT Systems Administrator is unavailable.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

  • Provide budgetary recommendations.
  • Provide OT assistance to other departments as needed.
  • Certified and regularly trained in first aid, CPR certification.
  • Attend cooperative safety meetings, job training and such specialized training as may be assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • None
Qualifications
  • Associates degree in operational technology or related field is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in operational technology or related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years operational technology experience is required.
Additional Information

What's in it for you!

  • Starting hourly rate of $34.54 for applicants with minimum qualifications.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Immediate eligibility for paid time off.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • National discounts.
  • On-site fitness center.
  • Life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
  • Fully funded pension.
  • Traditional 401K and Roth 401K programs with a company match.

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