System Administrator
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Job overview
The System Administrator supports daily IT operations, including desktop, laptop, printer, system, and network support. Working under senior IT staff, the role administers Windows and Linux systems and Microsoft applications, assists with onboarding and device deployment, and helps maintain security and business continuity. A bachelor's degree is preferred, though equivalent working knowledge of network support and network security is acceptable.
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Full job description
System Administrator
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Uniondale, NY
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Systems Administrator (Full-Time)
Function and Scope of Responsibilities:
Support the daily operations of the IT department by assisting with desktop, laptop, and printer support; identifying system and network issues; providing end-user support; and setting up devices for new hires. This role works under the guidance of senior IT staff to ensure information technology systems run efficiently and align with the organization's operational needs.
Principal Responsibilities:
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Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking problems.
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Troubleshoot and support networking components, including TCP/IP, LAN, DNS, and DHCP.
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Provide technical support and administration for Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as Microsoft applications including Office 365, Exchange, and Active Directory.
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Collaborate with senior IT staff to analyze and troubleshoot both network and system issues.
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Learn, follow, and implement information security best practices when working with IT systems.
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Ensure business continuity through device hardening while maintaining effective security measures.
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Assist with new employee onboarding, account verification, device deployment, first- time login, password resets, and MFA walkthroughs and training.
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Create IT operations documentation, procedures, and best practices.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree is preferred in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field. Equivalent working knowledge of network support and network security is also acceptable.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
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Strong willingness to learn and apply new technical skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Basic knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, MFA, and general troubleshooting.
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Availability outside of normal business hours may occasionally be required to support IT projects or maintenance tasks, including equipment installation, firmware/software updates, and other maintenance activities.
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Ability to lift and carry IT equipment when necessary.
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Prior hands-on experience through certifications, labs, coursework, or entry-level positions in IT support is a plus.
Working Conditions:
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Must have reliable transportation to company sites when needed.
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Flexibility to assist during evenings or weekends if required.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,233 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$85–129K/yr58 salary ranges
- US median$40–48/hr117 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 98 open Systems Administrator jobs in New York and 2,233 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,876 postings).
- Education
- 376 of the 2,233 open Systems Administrator jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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