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Retained Recruitment for Systems Administrators

Systems Administrators install, configure, and maintain the servers, operating systems, and services that an organisation's technology depends on. We find the professionals your team needs through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–35 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $65,000 – $110,000
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What Does a Systems Administrator Do?

Managing server and operating system health, configuring and maintaining Active Directory and identity services, overseeing backup and disaster recovery systems, applying patches and managing vulnerabilities, supporting cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), and resolving escalated technical issues.

What We Screen For

Hands-on Windows Server or Linux administration experience, Active Directory and Group Policy management, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), scripting skills (PowerShell or Python), and experience with virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V).

💡 Hiring Insight

Sysadmins with both on-premises and cloud experience are increasingly valuable as organisations operate hybrid environments — a pure on-premises background without cloud exposure is a meaningful gap to screen for.

Typical Compensation
$65,000 – $110,000
Cloud-hybrid experience and virtualisation management expertise push compensation toward the top of this range.
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Also Known As

SysadminWindows AdministratorLinux AdministratorServer AdministratorInfrastructure Administrator

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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–35 days. Start with a free, confidential 25-minute consultation.

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Common Questions

Recruiting a Systems Administrator — FAQ

Most Systems Administrator searches through our retained model are completed within 21 to 35 business days. Sysadmins with both on-premises and cloud experience are increasingly valuable as organisations operate hybrid environments — a pure on-premises background without cloud exposure is a meaningful gap to screen for. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement.
Hands-on Windows Server or Linux administration experience, Active Directory and Group Policy management, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), scripting skills (PowerShell or Python), and experience with virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V).
The best Systems Administrators are almost always employed and not browsing job boards. Sysadmins with both on-premises and cloud experience are increasingly valuable as organisations operate hybrid environments — a pure on-premises background without cloud exposure is a meaningful gap to screen for. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works your role exclusively — conducting passive candidate outreach, pre-screening technically, and presenting only candidates who genuinely match your brief.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for reasons covered under our guarantee terms, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation for Systems Administrator roles typically ranges from $65,000 – $110,000. Cloud-hybrid experience and virtualisation management expertise push compensation toward the top of this range. We include real-time compensation benchmarking in every retained search.
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