Our employees at CSS Tec are experts when it comes to technology positions. One of the most vital positions to an organization and IT department that CSS Tec recruits for is the System Administrator.
System Administrator Data
There are over 24,500 positions in the United States, and according to Glassdoor, the national average salary for this position is approximately $71,800.
Based on information available from the Dice Salary Calculator combined with CSS-Tec’s historical data, a System Administrator in the Philadelphia area can expect to make the following salaries based on years of experience:
- Junior: $58,346 – $97,168
- Mid-Level: $76,452 – $109,489
- Senior: $78,808 – $126,335
In 2019, the Greater Philadelphia area alone had over 5939 open jobs posted for System Administrator positions. The current demand for System Administrator candidates in the Philadelphia market currently outweighs the available candidate pool by about a 7.46/1 ratio and we see no signs that this demand will be slowing down any time soon.
“This indicates that for every 8 job openings titled System Administrator, there is 1 active candidate looking actively for a new opportunity.” says Dino Grigorakakis, COO, COO, Contemporary Staffing Solutions.
What is a System Administrator?
A System Administrator, often called a sysadmin, is responsible for overseeing, configuring, and updating an organization’s hardware and software, and, depending on the company, their servers and network as well. Sysadmins are also responsible for installing applications and software and managing user accounts, which requires a good deal of hands-on work. Not only are Systems Administrators in charge of handling an organization’s systems, but they are also responsible for ensuring data security, making this a crucial position that requires the most dependable tech professionals.
How to Become a System Administrator
As with most tech positions, higher education (an associate, bachelor’s, or even master’s degree) in computer science or a related field can lay the necessary groundwork for a fulfilling career as a System Administrator, but it can be substituted for equivalent experience.
Getting related certifications can be necessary or simply helpful when looking for a System Administrator position. Depending on what system a company uses, getting a sysadmin certification in Linux (and RedHat) or Microsoft can make or break your job search. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ are also popular certifications that employers may look for.
“System Administrators are ideal for your internal employees if they are in-house or act like they are a true extension of the business. Technology needs to run smoothly so that everyone can get their jobs done right the first time!” says Sharon Tsao, CMO of Contemporary Staffing Solutions.
Who is CSS Tec?
CSS Tec, a business unit of Contemporary Staffing Solutions, has been a leading provider of contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire technology solutions while also offering Project Management and implementations of Salesforce solutions. CSS Tec prides itself on internal retention, with the average recruiter’s tenure exceeding five years, as well as their strong, established presence in the Philadelphia Metro area. The CSS Tec team coaches you with current business intelligence so that we can manage your expectations.
Are you looking for your System Administrator role? Check out our job board for all our open positions or contact a tech recruiter to help you in your job search!
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