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Apex Systems

System Administrator

Dayton, OH · On-site

In this role, you'll perform System Administrator functions, including being responsible for activities related to maintaining a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning on-premises and AWS cloud ...

ECS

System Administrator

Dayton, OH · On-site

Everforth ECS is seeking a skilled System Administrator to join a team providing maintenance, operation, and sustainment support for Air Force Financial Systems Operations (AFFSO) at Wright-Patterson ...

Nlign Analytics, Inc

System Administrator

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description System Administrator NLign Analytics is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense technology organization dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions ...

Novul Solutions

System Administrator

Columbus, OH · On-site

As a System Administrator, you will play a critical role in configuring, sustaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-level Windows and Linux servers, and network appliances. You'll be part of a ...

AT&F

System Administrator - Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

$70K - $85K/yr

System Administrator | Cleveland Want to support the building of large complex fabrications for submarines? That's one of the important things we do here at AT amp;F. If so, learn more about our team ...

reveleer

Senior System Administrator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

Senior System Administrator Location: Columbus. OH Job Type: Full-time Department: IT Operations About Reveleer Reveleer delivers a unified platform spanning risk adjustment, quality improvement ...

HumanIT Solutions

Senior System Administrator

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$79.80K - $108.10K/yr

You are a highly motivated Senior System Administrator for a GCC High and AWS GovCloud environment, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a secure, compliant ...

Reveleer

Senior System Administrator

Columbus, OH

Senior System Administrator Location: Columbus. OH Job Type: Full-time Department: IT Operations About Reveleer Reveleer delivers a unified platform spanningrisk adjustment,quality improvement ...

Reveleer

Senior System Administrator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

Senior System Administrator Location: Columbus. OH Job Type: Full-time Department: IT Operations About Reveleer Reveleer delivers a unified platform spanningrisk adjustment,quality improvement ...

ABM

P2P System Administrator

Cleveland, OH

$66.50K - $95K/yr

The P2P System Administrator will also collaborate closely with business teams to ensure that Coupa's CLMA (Contract Lifecycle Management) tool is performing as intended and aligned with evolving ...

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How much do weekend system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend system administrator in Ohio is $84,543.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $98,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Weekend System Administrator job?

A Weekend System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining IT systems during weekends, ensuring smooth operation and addressing any technical issues that arise. This role typically involves monitoring system performance, troubleshooting server and network issues, applying updates, and responding to incidents. It is crucial for businesses that require 24/7 system availability, such as data centers, healthcare institutions, and financial organizations. Weekend System Administrators often work independently or as part of an on-call team to minimize downtime and support business continuity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend System Administrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend System Administrator, you need strong expertise in operating systems (Windows, Linux), network administration, and troubleshooting, typically backed by a relevant degree or professional experience. Familiarity with tools like Active Directory, virtualization platforms, backup solutions, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or similar is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, time management, and the capacity to communicate technical issues clearly are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable system performance, rapid incident resolution, and seamless support during off-hours when immediate decisions are often required.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Weekend System Administrator, and how does the weekend schedule impact the role?

As a Weekend System Administrator, your main responsibilities include monitoring systems for outages or security issues, performing maintenance tasks, and resolving user requests or technical incidents that occur during weekend hours. The weekend schedule often means handling more autonomous shifts, as fewer IT staff are on-site, so you'll need to be comfortable making decisions independently and managing critical issues on your own. You may also be required to run scheduled updates or backups when regular weekday operations are paused, allowing for minimal disruption to business activities. This role provides valuable experience in handling urgent situations and exposure to a broad range of system administration tasks, which can support career advancement into more senior or specialized IT positions.
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Infographic showing various Weekend System Administrator job openings in Ohio as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,543 per year, or $40.6 per hour.
System Administrator

System Administrator

Apex Systems

Dayton, OH • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Job#: 3033017
Job Description:
Everforth ECS is seeking a skilled System Administrator to join a team providing maintenance, operation, and sustainment support for Air Force Financial Systems Operations (AFFSO) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH. This is a hybrid position supporting both remotely and on-site at WPAFB.
In this role, you'll perform System Administrator functions, including being responsible for activities related to maintaining a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning on-premises and AWS cloud services. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of applications, including environments leveraging AWS Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, S3, and Apache Tomcat.
To be successful in this role, you will have senior level understanding of system log monitoring, backups, script creation and maintenance, operating system security, operating system patching, loading/configuring of new servers on-prem(virtual/Linux) and cloud(AWS) environments, hardware planning/architecture, and identification/resolution of problems within government networks.
You will have strong knowledge of interpreting/drafting software requirements in a technically proficient manner as identified by the customer and providing technical advice on potential impacts requirements have on system sustainment.
Specific tasks you will perform as a System Administrator include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensuring long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
  • Installing, maintaining, configuring, and ensuring integrity of computer software
  • Managing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based AWS environments including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS, and Beanstalk deployments.
  • Implementing operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
  • Implementing security controls as directed by policy and the security specialist relating to information assurance procedures and systems.
  • Preparing activity and progress reports relating to the information systems audit function.
  • Providing second-tier support to end-users for PC, server, and hardware.
  • Handling problems that the first tier of help desk support is unable to resolve.
  • Interacting with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.
  • Simulating or recreating user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
  • Recommending systems modifications to reduce user problems.
  • Maintaining currency and the highest level of technical skill in field of expertise
  • Installing, supporting, and maintaining computer systems.
  • Performing contingency planning, assist with testing, diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution and implementing and ensuring security preventive measures are fully functioning
  • Monitoring and enhancing system performance, and troubleshooting performance issues and outages in diverse enterprise environments
  • Implementing scheduled jobs related
Required Skills
  • US. Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems
  • Security + Certification or higher
  • 3 to 5+ years' experience in the field
  • Experience in managing servers running RedHat Linux in on-prem and cloud (AWS) environments.
  • Experience supporting database, web server, and file server platforms with planning, sizing, security, backup and recovery, maintenance, and migration.
  • Experience supporting various enterprise tools in a team environment.
  • Experience identifying problems, building solutions, and standardizing both virtual and physical environments
  • Proven ability to design and develop technical reports and integrate them with report tools.
  • Extensive understanding of system log monitoring, backups, bash script creation, privileged access management and maintenance, operating system security, quarterly operating system patching, loading/configuring of new servers, hardware planning/architecture, and identification/resolution of problems within government networks

On-Prem Specific
  • Red Hat Linux Server Premium
  • VEEAM Backup and Replication
  • VMware virtualization and experience with VM environments
  • Oracle WebLogic Server
  • Hardware/Software installation, setup, troubleshooting, and decommission
  • Experience with ports/protocols along with system-to-system file transmission
  • Experience deploying war files across multiple servers.

Cloud Environment Specific
  • AWS cloud services and migration efforts for a PaaS architecture.
  • Knowledge and understanding or Oracle RDS
  • Experience deploying Beanstalk configurations in AWS.
  • Experience creating, deploying, and implementing S3 architectures.
  • Experience with logging initiatives using CloudWatch and CloudTrail in AWS.
  • Experience using Apache Tomcat Web Server.
Desired Skills
  • Experience with Docker Containerization
  • Experience with creating and deploying CI/CD pipelines

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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