Careers in Systems Administration

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in systems administration? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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A systems administrator (or system administrator, or sysadmin) installs and maintains an organization’s computer networks. This can include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), intranets, web servers, security systems, and software and hardware upgrades. Systems administrators can work in any industry.

There is no single path to becoming a systems administrator. You can get started in some cases with an associate’s degree or no degree and some experience; however, a bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer science or information technology is encouraged. Most important are computer and problem solving proficiency, as you’ll be using both on a daily basis. You also need to be able to learn new technologies quickly.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Systems Administration

BidPal - BidPal is an Indianapolis, IN based company that uses technology to “improve charitable fundraising events from start to finish."

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Livestream - Livestream is an NYC based company that offers “event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online.”

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WP Engine - WP Engine is an Austin, TX based company that “host tens of thousands of the 75 million WordPress sites and apps on Earth.”

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PeopleAnswers - PeopleAnswers is a Dallas, TX based company that has developed a web-based assessment tool to provide insight into applicants' future on-the-job capabilities.

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Desmos - Desmos is a San Francisco, CA based startup that offers a free online graphing calculator for students, teachers, and anyone interested in math.

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Belvedere Trading - Belvedere Trading is a Chicago, IL based proprietary trading firm that has been specializing “in equity index and commodity derivatives” since 2002

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Elemental Technologies - Elemental Technologies is a Portland, OR based company that is “the leading supplier of video processing solutions for multiscreen delivery.”

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Lookout Mobile Security - Lookout Mobile Security is a San Francisco, CA based company that is “dedicated to making the mobile experience safe for everyone.”

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HSN - HSN is a St. Petersburg, FL based company that built an amazing business by selling stuff to people who are sitting on their couch.

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Instructure - If you get excited about the nexus of education and technology, then a career with Instructure, based in Sandy, UT, might be a good fit for you!

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CityGrid Media - CityGrid Media is a West Hollywood, CA based “leading media company connecting consumers and businesses everywhere local happens," and they're hiring.

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Internet Brands - Internet Brands is based in El Segundo, CA and they manage web properties in a variety of verticals. They're hiring for a ton of jobs right now.

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FlightAware - FlightAware is a Houston, TX based flight tracking and flight data company that has some really cool job opportunities.

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Free Software Foundation - The Free Software Foundation has a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom and to defend the rights of all free software users, and they're hiring.

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Cvent - Cvent is a McLean, VA based company that offers event management software solutions, and they're hiring a ton of new and recent grads.

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beRecruited - If you’re excited about what beRecruited is doing to connect high school athletes with college coaches, check out their Jobs page.

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Avail-TVN - Avail-TVN is a Reston, VA based company that helps deliver video content over IP, and they have a range of interesting career opportunities.

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Tagged - If you like what you see at Tagged, you’ll probably also like what you see on their Jobs page. They have a ton of positions posted.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Systems Administration

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