System Administrator Resume Examples

Building a Resume

As a job-seeker, you must make a resume that contains precise yet relevant information for the recruiter to evaluate your job application.

Contents of a Perfect Resume

Your resume must contain an overview in the following order: 

• Your name and job title
• Contact information
• Resume objective  

Examples 

For a fresher

A detail-oriented intern keen to join XXX Inc. to support application updates, troubleshooting, client server-based applications, and system configuration to improve efficiency. Prior 3-month internship experience in a System Administrator role in an XXX Pvt Ltd Company.

For an experienced professional

Trained and proficient System Administrator professional with 5+ years of experience in installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, workstations, and handling network devices. Keen to join XXX Co. to share my experience in improving system administration processes and performance.           

Your resume objective should explain what you can offer to the system administrator role and why you are the best fit.

• Professional experience - Only relevant experience in System Administrator should be presented in reverse chronological order, i.e., starting from the most recent employment. The keywords should be in-sync with the job description to pass through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) process effectively. 

Examples 

• Managed and supported Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.
• Implemented network security measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Used PowerShell to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
• Provided technical support to users and resolved hardware and software issues.
• Participated in disaster recovery planning and testing.

Achievements in previous organizations

Examples

• Strategically implemented software that managed all sales leads and clients, reducing operations time by 25%.

• Reduced the company’s operating budget by 10% through strategic and innovative contract renegotiations.

• Provided customer and network administration services to over 300 customers.

• Administered 35+ Windows NT 4.0 servers.

• Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ information technology/ IT systems management/ System Administration or other related fields.

• Master’s Course in System Administration.

• Specific names of the degree or diploma courses in the field of System Administration.

• Name of the college/school/other technical institution.

• Year of passing (reverse chronological order).

Hard skills - A meticulous approach to systems administration combined with knowledge of required technical skills, namely:

·        Cloud Computing

·        Digital Security

·        Operating Systems 

·        Coding and Networking

·        Automation and Scripting

·        Account Access Management

·        Hardware management

·        Scripting- Python, Bash, PowerShell  

Soft skills – As a team player with an attention to detail, my prior work experience prepared me with the soft skills required to deliver on system administration.

• Problem-solving

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Adaptability

• Interpersonal

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Systems analysis

• Critical Thinking Skills

• Time Management Skills

Achievements (awards won in previous employment in a System Administrator role) 

Example

Award for “The best System Administrator” of the year stint with XXX Co. (avoid giving company-specific titles and award names)

• Additional information ([List relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or CompTIA A+) 

Thus, your resume must mention the content/information that the recruiter and their Application Tracking System (ATS) will be seeking for the position of System Administrator.