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Job designation: - Systems Administrator
A systems administrator is someone who manages, installs, maintains and troubleshoots the network systems. They are the ones who maintain networks that may or may not be connected to other networks like the internet.
Duties and responsibilities of a Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator is responsible for keeping a computer running and making sure that it can properly function. They are tasked with setting up any hardware, software, or network that the company may need to run its business. In some cases, a Systems Administrator may have to calibrate an entire building's worth of computer equipment to keep everything running smoothly.
Monitor security settings on servers for vulnerability to cyberattacks
Implement new firmware or software updates on computer servers
Update operating system patches and antivirus protection
Monitor server performance to make sure it is running smoothly
Implement any updates to the configuration that are necessary for security reasons so users can access resources securely.
Places of employment for a Systems Administrator
Schools
Universities
Pharmaceutical Companies
Telecommunications Companies
Software Development Companies
Work schedule of a Systems Administrator
This job involves being on call 24 hours a day because of the nature of the work. The Systems Administrator is often required to work overtime or take on weekend shifts in case of an emergency or outage.
Qualifications required to become a Systems Administrator
The first one is having a bachelor degree in engineering or computer science. Another qualification is that you need to be proficient in at least one of the following programming languages, Python, C++, Java, Ruby or Scala.
Under-graduate courses to become a Systems Administrator
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Management Studies with specialization in IT management
Eligibility to pursue the course: -
The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent, from a recognized Board and must have obtained a minimum aggregate score in Mathematics and Physics as well as English as compulsory subjects, which is not less than 55%.
Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
National Eligibility Test (NET)
Institutes which are offering these courses
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Post-graduate courses for a Systems Administrator
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Master of Computer Engineering (MCE)
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Eligibility to pursue the course: -
Graduation in Computer Engineering with 55 or 60 percent pass
Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course
GATE
Institutes which are offering these courses
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Delhi
National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) - Pune
Indian School of Business (ISB),Hyderabad
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE),Mumbai
Key/Technical skills
Understanding of concepts such as binary and IP address
Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems
Ability to use system tools such as Microsoft Remote Desktop, Putty for SSH access, and Filezilla for FTP access
Knowing how to use command prompt for running commands in Windows PC's terminal, working with files on Linux server with CLI interface etc.
Basic understanding of networks and network devices like firewalls, switches etc.
Familiarity with database concepts like SQL (SELECT command) and MySQL
Salary expectations
Average salary: -Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum
Entry level salary: - Rs. 2 Lakhs per annum
Experienced-level salary: - Rs. 9 Lakhs per annum
Process of getting the job of a Systems Administrator
Placement from colleges, universities and other recognised institutions
Job searching on LinkedIn or Indeed for Systems Administrator posts
Checking out any institution’s profile and requirements for a Systems Administrator
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