We place Windows and Linux systems administrators with hands-on experience managing production server environments, virtualization, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Remote · Federal Contractor · $45–65/hr · Windows Server, AD, VMware, patch management
Apply →Remote · Enterprise · $95–115k · RHEL, Ansible, Bash, high-availability environments
Apply →Hybrid · Mid-Market · $50–65/hr · vSphere 8, vCenter, vSAN, storage management
Apply →A good systems administrator recruiter evaluates candidates on hands-on experience with server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Active Directory, patch management, backup and DR, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash). We verify depth of experience — not just whether someone can list these tools.
Common certifications include Microsoft AZ-104, VMware VCP-DCV, Red Hat RHCSA or RHCE, CompTIA Server+, and CompTIA Linux+. For cloud-integrated roles, AWS SysOps Administrator or Azure Administrator certifications add significant value.
Senior systems administrators typically command $90,000–130,000 annually for direct hire roles depending on geography and tech stack. Contract rates run $45–70/hr for experienced sysadmins with strong VMware or cloud hybrid experience.
Yes. Remote systems administration is increasingly common, especially in organizations using cloud-managed infrastructure. We place remote sysadmins nationally and screen for experience managing infrastructure without physical access.
For contract roles, we typically present candidates within 3–7 business days. Direct hire sysadmin searches usually complete in 2–4 weeks depending on seniority level, technical specificity, and clearance requirements.