What does a Systems Administrator do?
- Ensures the company hardware and software are working as intended.
- Installs all the applications needed to support the organization.
- Updates systems when new software is released.
- Maintains user accounts and access.
- Some functions of a systems administrator may overlap with the company’s network administrator, depending on the size of the company.
While a network administrator’s primary focus is the company’s servers and network, a systems administrator primarily focuses on other working parts of the IT system, including the computers themselves and software.
How to become a Systems Administrator
Coursework – Cybur courses are ideal for those individuals who are interested in this job.
Certifications – Adding certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ will show employers you have the current skills to be successful as a systems administrator.
Experience – Employers usually require three to five years of experience for systems administration positions.
Background – Most employers look for systems administrator with a bachelor’s or associates degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
Technology Skills
- Cyber Attacks
- Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Architecture and Design
- Implementation
- Operations Response
- Incidence Response
- IT Governance
- Risk and Compliance
- Critical Security Controls
Related Job Titles
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Assurance
- Penetration Tester
- Network Administrator
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- IT Risk Analyst
- Junior IT Auditor
- Security Consultant
Cybur will help you get ready to become a Systems Administrator, prepare for interviews, and be job ready on day one
Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Resilience Course
Prepare to earn the Comptia Security Plus (+) Certificate
In this course you will work with an elite community of instructors, experts, and coaches, as well as cutting edge simulations to learn the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security.
CybUR courses are taught by certified IT cybersecurity professionals in DC, Virginia, or Maryland with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience. Our instructors are also required to have IT security and cyber security experience along with additional, supplementary certifications and continued education in the industry.