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Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary in San Jose, California

Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Systems Administrator - Specialist make in San Jose, CA? The average Systems Administrator - Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $165,280 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $148,630 and $184,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary $133,471 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary $148,630 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary $165,280 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary $184,000 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Administrator - Specialist Salary $201,044 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25% $148,630 10% $133,471 90% $201,044 75% $184,000 $165,280 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Health Plan of San Mateo - South San Francisco, CA

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Govcio LLC - Port Hueneme, CA

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TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group - Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA

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Systems Administrator V with Security Clearance

Spalding Consulting, Inc., a Saalex company - Oxnard, CA

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Job Description

The Systems Administrator - Specialist performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance. Maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems. Being a Systems Administrator - Specialist configures software and resolves technical problems. Acquires, installs, and tests system software upgrades and computer components. In addition, Systems Administrator - Specialist maintains documentation of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Systems Administrator - Specialist work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a Systems Administrator - Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Systems Administrator - Specialist in San Jose, CA
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - South San Francisco, CA
    Are you a compassionate professional based in California, eager to help the community and be part of an innovative and energetic team. Health Plan of San M...
    - 6 Months Ago
  • Govcio LLC - Port Hueneme, CA
    Overview. GovCIO. is currently hiring for an Instructional Systems Specialist to work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and conduct analysis, design, and d...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group - Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
    Top Skills' Details. Experience in System Administration. Experience with system hardening to RMF specifications. Experience configuring and working with A...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Spalding Consulting, Inc., a Saalex company - Oxnard, CA
    Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator V in Oxnard, CA. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutti...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group - Coronado, CA
    Position: Linux Systems Administrator. Location: Coronado, CA – 100% On-site TEKsystems is seeking a stand-alone Linux Systems Administrator working at the...
    - 2 Days Ago

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    Operating Systems Administrator III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Systems Administrator - Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Operating Systems Administrator V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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