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True Helix

System Administrator

Delmont, PA

System Administrator ID: 1013 Location: Delmont, PA Department: Information Technology More about this job > Description The System Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration ...

Everwatch

System Administrator

Aurora, CO · On-site

$69.72 - $79.33/hr

Job Title System Administrator Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a ...

Everwatch

System Adminstrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

$72.12 - $110.58/hr

As a system administrator on our team, you'll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. You'll help clients ...

Everwatch

System Adminstrator

Aurora, CO

$72.12 - $110.58/hr

As a system administrator on our team, you'll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. You'll help clients ...

Everwatch

System Adminstrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

$72.12 - $110.58/hr

Your combination of people skills and system administrator knowledge makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology ...

CFS

System Administrator

Brooklyn, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Jr. Systems Administrator (100% on-site) A private K-12 school system in South Brooklyn is seeking a senior IT professional to serve as the on‑site systems administrator for an elementary campus.

CFS

System Administrator

Brooklyn, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Jr. Systems Administrator (100% on-site) A private K-12 school system in South Brooklyn is seeking a senior IT professional to serve as the on‑site systems administrator for an elementary campus.

Stefanini

System Administrator

Richmond, VA · Remote

System administrator for middleware products including Application Server and Web Server.Duties ... Able to work on weekends when needed. #LI-RK1 #LI-REMOTE Qualifications: Candidates must have the ...

Agelix Consulting

System Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

System Administrator Washington DC Clearance: Public Trust Clearance or Above Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience with mid-level and senior level as a System Administrator with experience with ...

CFS

System Administrator

Corona, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Jr. Systems Administrator (100% on-site) A private K-12 school system in South Brooklyn is seeking a senior IT professional to serve as the on‑site systems administrator for an elementary campus.

CFS

System Administrator

Brooklyn, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Jr. Systems Administrator (100% on-site) A private K-12 school system in South Brooklyn is seeking a senior IT professional to serve as the on‑site systems administrator for an elementary campus.

CFS

System Administrator

Brooklyn, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

Jr. Systems Administrator (100% on-site) A private K-12 school system in South Brooklyn is seeking a senior IT professional to serve as the on‑site systems administrator for an elementary campus.

Terrestris LLC

System Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

We are seeking a System Administrator for the IT Technology Services contract. This project will provide IT service desk, systems, network, and security operations support for Federal Prison ...

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Comtech, LLC

System Administrator

Calverton, MD · On-site

The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration ... Proven ability to work independently and as a team member - Able to work flexible schedule/weekends ...

Beth Page tech

System Administrator

Indian Springs, NV · On-site

System Administrator Location: Indian Springs, Nevada Duration: 12 Months Contract SCHEDULE The System Administrator will work one standard 40-hour week per quarter, total 160 hours per year, with ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend system administrator 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.

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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.

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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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System Administrator

True Helix

Delmont, PA

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Posted 5 days ago

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Title: System Administrator ID: 1013 Location: Delmont, PA Department: Information Technology
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Description

The System Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. They install hardware and software, build and configure IAAS resources, and participate in research and development to continuously improve and keep up with the IT business needs of their organization. System administrators also actively resolve problems and issues with cloud, computer, server, and network systems to limit work disruptions within the company.

Responsibilities Include

  • Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
  • Install and upgrade cloud components, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
  • Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
  • Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
  • Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
  • Work with the development team to ensure company applications are deployed using best practices

Requirements Include 4+ years experience and

  • Highly proficient at administering, deploying, and troubleshooting IAAS systems including Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Scale Sets, Azure Private End Points, Azure Web Applications, Azure Application Insights
  • Proficient with Microsoft SQL and Azure SQL database configuration, maintenance, deploying, and replication
  • Strong knowledge of administering, deploying, and troubleshooting traditional and IAAS network systems including Azure v-nets, Azure VNG, IPsec tunnels, routing and subnetting, vLAN's, DNS, application and stateful firewalls, Azure Load Balancers, and WiFi
  • Experience using Terraform or another infrastructure as code
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools
  • A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
  • Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, disaster recovery protocols, and business continuity planning

Pluses

  • Microsoft and/or Azure certifications
  • Familiarity with Peplink Balance firewall, access points, VPN
  • BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field
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