Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Ohio
Senior Systems Administrator jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with active hiring concentrated in healthcare IT, financial services, higher education, and manufacturing technology sectors at levels from mid-career to principal engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the openings, where established employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter & Gamble maintain large infrastructure teams. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are virtualization and cloud infrastructure, enterprise network administration, and Active Directory and identity management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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New Cumberland, PA $127,500 149
Columbus, OH $134,900 150
Ft. Belvoir, VA $162,000 151
Richmond, VA $141 152
DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification: IAT II or IAT III.
Computing environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z for a cloud or Microsoft operating system, in accordance with the DLA-approved computing-environment requirement.
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stable, secure, and efficient operation of enterprise software systems, network connections, information-management systems, servers, and applications. This is an onsite position and part of a proposal effort.The administrator plans, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and communications links across multiple locations; resolves complex application and connectivity issues; leads day-to-day system administration; and recommends changes that improve capacity, performance, reliability, security, and alignment with the organization’s business vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on Windows Server engineering and administration, Active Directory, server builds, monitoring, file services, migrations, patching, Group Policy, hardening, PKI, automation, and security incident response.
- Plan, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize enterprise server platforms, network software, applications, and communication links.
- Organize and direct the configuration, operation, administration, and sustainment of information-management systems.
- Provide local and remote maintenance support for operational systems deployed at multiple locations, including general maintenance, upgrades, new server installations, and application deployments.
- Analyze and resolve end-user software, system-performance, access, application, and network-connectivity issues.
- Conduct capacity, availability, and performance analyses and recommend system configuration changes, upgrades, resource adjustments, and technology refresh actions.
- Automate recurring system-administration activities through approved tools and scripts to improve administrator efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce system-administration procedures, operating guides, configuration documentation, and troubleshooting runbooks.
- Conduct system-administrator training, skills assessments, knowledge transfer, and end-user training.
- Direct and coordinate the work of other system administrators responsible for daily operations, system and resource optimization, user assistance, maintenance, and issue resolution.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, load balancing, high availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
- Perform vulnerability management, including vulnerability identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, validation, and reporting.
- Monitor system health, security, utilization, and reliability; investigate incidents; conduct root-cause analysis; and implement corrective actions.
- Recommend technology direction, system architecture, modernization priorities, and infrastructure improvements that support business and mission objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Ten years of specialized experience in information processing involving multiple hardware and software disciplines and a broad range of enterprise technology solutions.
- At least four years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and resolving issues with enterprise software and related systems.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a technical discipline.
- Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
- Tier 5 investigation and Secret clearance.
- DoD-approved 8570/8140 baseline certification at IAT II or IAT III.
- Applicable DLA-approved computing-environment qualifications for Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z in a cloud or Microsoft operating-system environment. Microsoft Administrator Associate preferred.
- Demonstrated experience administering enterprise servers, applications, network services, user accounts, system resources, and security configurations.
- Experience conducting capacity and performance analysis, system optimization, configuration changes, software upgrades, and new installations.
- Experience leading or directing other system administrators and coordinating operational priorities across multiple systems or locations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of vulnerability management, secure configuration, patching, remediation validation, and system-security practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, technical-writing, training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience automating system-administration and compliance activities with scripts and enterprise-management tools.
- Experience supporting distributed operational systems through both local and remote administration.
- Advanced experience with application networking, load balancing, high availability, redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster-recovery support.
- Experience developing administrator procedures, delivering technical training, and assessing workforce skills.
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Why Join Nationwide IT Services?Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and Pet Insurance.
Salary range $100,000 to $134,900 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.
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New Cumberland, PA $127,500 149
Columbus, OH $134,900 150
Ft. Belvoir, VA $162,000 151
Richmond, VA $141 152
DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification: IAT II or IAT III.
Computing environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z for a cloud or Microsoft operating system, in accordance with the DLA-approved computing-environment requirement.
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stable, secure, and efficient operation of enterprise software systems, network connections, information-management systems, servers, and applications. This is an onsite position and part of a proposal effort.The administrator plans, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and communications links across multiple locations; resolves complex application and connectivity issues; leads day-to-day system administration; and recommends changes that improve capacity, performance, reliability, security, and alignment with the organization’s business vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Hands-on Windows Server engineering and administration, Active Directory, server builds, monitoring, file services, migrations, patching, Group Policy, hardening, PKI, automation, and security incident response.
- Plan, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize enterprise server platforms, network software, applications, and communication links.
- Organize and direct the configuration, operation, administration, and sustainment of information-management systems.
- Provide local and remote maintenance support for operational systems deployed at multiple locations, including general maintenance, upgrades, new server installations, and application deployments.
- Analyze and resolve end-user software, system-performance, access, application, and network-connectivity issues.
- Conduct capacity, availability, and performance analyses and recommend system configuration changes, upgrades, resource adjustments, and technology refresh actions.
- Automate recurring system-administration activities through approved tools and scripts to improve administrator efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce system-administration procedures, operating guides, configuration documentation, and troubleshooting runbooks.
- Conduct system-administrator training, skills assessments, knowledge transfer, and end-user training.
- Direct and coordinate the work of other system administrators responsible for daily operations, system and resource optimization, user assistance, maintenance, and issue resolution.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, load balancing, high availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
- Perform vulnerability management, including vulnerability identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, validation, and reporting.
- Monitor system health, security, utilization, and reliability; investigate incidents; conduct root-cause analysis; and implement corrective actions.
- Recommend technology direction, system architecture, modernization priorities, and infrastructure improvements that support business and mission objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Ten years of specialized experience in information processing involving multiple hardware and software disciplines and a broad range of enterprise technology solutions.
- At least four years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and resolving issues with enterprise software and related systems.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a technical discipline.
- Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
- Tier 5 investigation and Secret clearance.
- DoD-approved 8570/8140 baseline certification at IAT II or IAT III.
- Applicable DLA-approved computing-environment qualifications for Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z in a cloud or Microsoft operating-system environment. Microsoft Administrator Associate preferred.
- Demonstrated experience administering enterprise servers, applications, network services, user accounts, system resources, and security configurations.
- Experience conducting capacity and performance analysis, system optimization, configuration changes, software upgrades, and new installations.
- Experience leading or directing other system administrators and coordinating operational priorities across multiple systems or locations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of vulnerability management, secure configuration, patching, remediation validation, and system-security practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, technical-writing, training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience automating system-administration and compliance activities with scripts and enterprise-management tools.
- Experience supporting distributed operational systems through both local and remote administration.
- Advanced experience with application networking, load balancing, high availability, redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster-recovery support.
- Experience developing administrator procedures, delivering technical training, and assessing workforce skills.
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Why Join Nationwide IT Services?Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and Pet Insurance.
Salary range $100,000 to $134,900 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior systems administrator jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required
- Five or more years of hands-on systems administration experience in enterprise environments
- Active certifications such as Microsoft MCSA, CompTIA Server+, or VMware VCP preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V
- Experience managing Active Directory, group policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills for network infrastructure, storage systems, and cloud integrations
Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior systems administrator in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued license for systems administrators, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, followed by several years of progressively responsible infrastructure work. Certifications like Microsoft's server and cloud credentials, VMware VCP, or CompTIA Server+ carry real weight with Ohio hiring managers, particularly in healthcare IT and financial services where compliance requirements are strict.
How much do senior systems administrators make in Ohio?
Senior systems administrators in Ohio earn a median of about $97,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,170 for the lowest 10% to over $143,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior systems administrators in Ohio?
Employers hiring senior systems administrators in Ohio right now include MTSI, American Honda Motor, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large hospital systems, insurance carriers, and regional banks means IT infrastructure roles are among the most consistently available positions in the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most senior systems administrator jobs?
Columbus, Wright-Patterson AFB, and Dayton account for the most senior systems administrator openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of insurance, financial services, and state government IT departments, while Cleveland's major healthcare systems and Cleveland-area manufacturers drive strong demand, and Cincinnati benefits from the corporate headquarters of firms like Procter & Gamble and Fifth Third Bank anchoring enterprise IT teams in the metro.
Are there remote senior systems administrator jobs in Ohio?
Yes, though many positions still require on-site presence for hands-on infrastructure work. About 36% of senior systems administrator openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a mix of flexible and location-dependent roles. Tasks like cloud infrastructure management, monitoring, and scripted automation tend to be the most remote-compatible, while data center hardware work, physical network maintenance, and on-call server support typically require being on-site.
How can I get hired as a senior systems administrator in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a helpdesk technician or junior systems analyst role, which large Ohio employers in healthcare and higher education routinely use as a feeder track into infrastructure teams. Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Ohio State University all run structured IT associate programs and hire entry-level candidates into tiered support roles. Building hands-on lab experience with Windows Server and virtualization, then earning a CompTIA A+ or Network+ credential, makes candidates competitive for that first step without prior enterprise experience.
Where can I find and apply to senior systems administrator jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to senior systems administrator jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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