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Integrated Resources INC

Systems Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

Work with Operations management to analyze, plan and develop the run-book automation related to the software deployment processes and supporting infrastructure Automate systems monitoring tasks using ...

Intellivo

IT Systems Administrator

Creve Coeur, MO

Onboarding and Offboarding users Security Monitoring, Hardening & Patch Management * Administer endpoint protection solutions and respond to security alerts across systems. * Assist with patch ...

Intellivo

IT Systems Administrator

Creve Coeur, MO · On-site

Onboarding and Offboarding users Security Monitoring, Hardening & Patch Management * Administer endpoint protection solutions and respond to security alerts across systems. * Assist with patch ...

Intellivo

IT Systems Administrator

Creve Coeur, MO · On-site

Onboarding and Offboarding users Security Monitoring, Hardening & Patch Management * Administer endpoint protection solutions and respond to security alerts across systems. * Assist with patch ...

S&C

Lead Systems Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$116K - $154K/yr

The Lead Systems Administrator provides senior technical leadership for the strategy, design ... Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy, design, implementation, administration, monitoring ...

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How much do systems monitoring jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for systems monitoring 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.

What is a systems monitoring?

A Systems Monitoring job involves overseeing and maintaining the performance, security, and availability of an organization's IT infrastructure. This role includes tracking system alerts, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring that servers, networks, and applications are running optimally. Professionals in this field use monitoring tools to detect potential failures, prevent downtime, and improve system reliability. They may also collaborate with IT teams to implement preventive measures and troubleshoot incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the systems monitoring position?

To excel in Systems Monitoring, candidates typically require strong analytical skills, knowledge of IT infrastructure, and experience with network operations, usually supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA are highly valued. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication help professionals quickly identify and relay issues within technical teams. These abilities are crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring the continuous, efficient operation of critical systems.

What are some common challenges encountered in a systems monitoring role?

Systems Monitoring professionals often face the challenge of promptly identifying and responding to system anomalies or outages, sometimes under significant time pressure. Shifting priorities and the need to handle multiple alerts simultaneously require strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Additionally, adapting to evolving technologies and integrating new monitoring solutions is an ongoing aspect of the role. Collaborating closely with network engineers, IT administrators, and support staff is essential for ensuring that issues are resolved quickly to maintain optimal system performance.

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Infographic showing various Systems Monitoring job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

System Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Computer Futures
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Job Summary:
Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. They are seeking a System Automation Engineer to manage Windows Server administration, automate system provisioning, and lead continuous integration and deployment efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Split time approximately 60:40 between project based work and support based work; split may change depending on workload
• Strong Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment
• Devise and automate procedures for provisioning new system instances
• Implement and lead continuous integration, automated testing, configuration management, release management, deployment, cloud hosting and systems monitoring
• Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment
• Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co-located and local datacenters
• Administer and troubleshoot OS-level issues in a VM environment, as well as hardware problems on physical servers (Dell, Cisco)
• Manage Print Server queues, drivers, and DR
• Manage and respond to daily alerts from monitoring systems (SCOM, xMatters)
• Patch deployments to 1,500+ Windows Servers during predetermined outage windows; software, driver, and firmware deployment and configuration
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of relevant, hands-on experience supporting Windows Server 2012/2008 (R2) in an Enterprise Environment
• Thorough understanding of working principles, and experience supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft DNS, IIS, Virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware), Symantec Endpoint Protection (or similar enterprise AV)
• Experience with monitoring systems such as SCOM, WhatsUpGold, NetScout, HP NMS, Syslog, or others
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
Preferred:
• Expertise with scripting languages such as Powershell, VB Scripting, Python is desirable.
• Experience with server management tools such as MS System Center (preferred), Altiris, or similar
• Experience managing an automated patching of Windows Servers with SCCM (preferred), Lumension, or a similar tool
• Experience in Financial sector preferred
Company:
As one of the world's most dynamic and highly regarded IT recruitment consultancies. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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