Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Austin, TX
Senior Systems Administrator jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, Downtown, and the South Congress tech corridor, with strong demand across enterprise tech, healthcare IT, and state government. Companies actively posting right now include Apple, Boston Consulting, and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerApple
Work type93% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
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IT Systems Administrator - Austin, TX
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Rand Construction
IT Systems Administrator - Austin, TX
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Department of Information Resources
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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IT Systems Administrator - Austin, TX
Rand Construction·Austin, Texas
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
Full Time
51-200 employees
Job Description
Love Where You Work!
This IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support for the entire IT infrastructure for our seven offices across the US including remote staff. This includes servers, networking, Office 365, Exchange Online, endpoints, Tier 2 and 3 support, security threat assessments—all items pertaining to the continuity of systems, servers, and networks.
ABOUT rand*
JOB DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
Here at rand*, IT is a critical function of our operations. We have led the charge in innovative technical solutions for over 10 years—and in this time, our IT workstream has sought to provide our team members with best-in-class software, hardware, and systems. To this effect, we are seeking to add a team member who is looking to learn and grow in our IT Systems Administrator role.
This IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support for the entire IT infrastructure for our seven offices across the US including remote staff. This includes servers, networking, Office 365, Exchange Online, endpoints, Tier 2 and 3 support, security threat assessments—all items pertaining to the continuity of systems, servers, and networks.
ABOUT rand*
rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. Today, rand* is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and manages regional offices in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT with revenues in excess of $700 million annually.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform regular server updates, patches, and upgrades; administer endpoint systems such as desktops, laptops, surfaces, and servers
- Server administration such as installing and configuration roles, features, managing domain environment such as user accounts, permissions, RBAC, and hybrid O365 Dir Sync.
- Domain Infrastructure management : design, deploy, manage DNS, DHCP, print management, site and services
- Monitor and maintain the backup and recovery strategy for the on-prem and virtual environment; test and document disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity
- Provide hardware and software diagnostics and maintenance, troubleshoot network connectivity issues between sites and subsites, implement and manage network security protocols
- Diagnose and resolve end-user tier 2 or 3 problems that are being assigned by IT Systems Manager and IT Director
- Manage Hyper-converged Nutanix on-prem virtual and cloud environment and ensure virtual servers snapshots are being held twice a day
- Exchange online and O365 administration including Power Automate, mailboxes, distribution groups and connectors
- Monitor email flow, troubleshoot issues, and ensure email gateway security Avanan are in place
- Administer and optimize the overall Office 365 environment including SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams
- Power Automate management including design, development, and implementation of automated workflows—as well as integration of Power automates with other O365 services and Crystal server to streamline business processes
- Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
- Setup and maintenance of Nutanix virtualization environments
- Manage company provided equipment including mobile devices by working directly with vendors while issuing and tracking hardware assignments
- Provide user support for system and application issues
- Research and purchase of systems/equipment to fit business needs in cooperation with IT System Manager
- Stay current on new and emerging technology and best practices
- Work with 3rd party vendors on projects
- Provide support during weekends and after hours
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 3-6+ years of professional experience
- One or multiple computing environment certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCP
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must be able to provide support during weekends and after hours
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network systems administration and support
- Knowledge and experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining: Microsoft Hyper-v, Windows Server 2012 - 2022
- Strong communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written, with the capability to make decisions and adapt to change
- Ownership and execution of incident management and system maintenance
- Execution of PowerShell scripting
- Demonstrated lead experience in help desk
-
Must-have experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft technologies (O365, SharePoint, Active Directory including, etc.)
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V)
- Strong understanding of domain environments
- Knowledge of security policies and general vulnerability management
- Strong understanding of networking, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshoots
- Microsoft Azure Entra ID environment and Storage accounts
- Windows server 2012 R2-2022
- MS SQL 2016 & 2019
- Remote support applications (Bomgar)
- Cloud email security platforms (Avanan)
- Ticket tracking systems
- Sage
- Nextiva UCaaS technologies
- Velocloud, Fortigates, FortiAPs, and Arrista switches
- Supporting IOS and Android devices
- Preferred knowledge of construction and financial management software packages such as Timberline, Timberscan, Procure, Prolog
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is located in the Austin, TX office with potential local travel as needed.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
Rand Construction
IT Systems Administrator - Austin, TX
Austin, Texas
Added 3d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
Full Time
Job Description
Love Where You Work!
This IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support for the entire IT infrastructure for our seven offices across the US including remote staff. This includes servers, networking, Office 365, Exchange Online, endpoints, Tier 2 and 3 support, security threat assessments—all items pertaining to the continuity of systems, servers, and networks.
ABOUT rand*
JOB DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
Here at rand*, IT is a critical function of our operations. We have led the charge in innovative technical solutions for over 10 years—and in this time, our IT workstream has sought to provide our team members with best-in-class software, hardware, and systems. To this effect, we are seeking to add a team member who is looking to learn and grow in our IT Systems Administrator role.
This IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support for the entire IT infrastructure for our seven offices across the US including remote staff. This includes servers, networking, Office 365, Exchange Online, endpoints, Tier 2 and 3 support, security threat assessments—all items pertaining to the continuity of systems, servers, and networks.
ABOUT rand*
rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. Today, rand* is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and manages regional offices in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT with revenues in excess of $700 million annually.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform regular server updates, patches, and upgrades; administer endpoint systems such as desktops, laptops, surfaces, and servers
- Server administration such as installing and configuration roles, features, managing domain environment such as user accounts, permissions, RBAC, and hybrid O365 Dir Sync.
- Domain Infrastructure management : design, deploy, manage DNS, DHCP, print management, site and services
- Monitor and maintain the backup and recovery strategy for the on-prem and virtual environment; test and document disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity
- Provide hardware and software diagnostics and maintenance, troubleshoot network connectivity issues between sites and subsites, implement and manage network security protocols
- Diagnose and resolve end-user tier 2 or 3 problems that are being assigned by IT Systems Manager and IT Director
- Manage Hyper-converged Nutanix on-prem virtual and cloud environment and ensure virtual servers snapshots are being held twice a day
- Exchange online and O365 administration including Power Automate, mailboxes, distribution groups and connectors
- Monitor email flow, troubleshoot issues, and ensure email gateway security Avanan are in place
- Administer and optimize the overall Office 365 environment including SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams
- Power Automate management including design, development, and implementation of automated workflows—as well as integration of Power automates with other O365 services and Crystal server to streamline business processes
- Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
- Setup and maintenance of Nutanix virtualization environments
- Manage company provided equipment including mobile devices by working directly with vendors while issuing and tracking hardware assignments
- Provide user support for system and application issues
- Research and purchase of systems/equipment to fit business needs in cooperation with IT System Manager
- Stay current on new and emerging technology and best practices
- Work with 3rd party vendors on projects
- Provide support during weekends and after hours
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 3-6+ years of professional experience
- One or multiple computing environment certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCP
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must be able to provide support during weekends and after hours
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network systems administration and support
- Knowledge and experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining: Microsoft Hyper-v, Windows Server 2012 - 2022
- Strong communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written, with the capability to make decisions and adapt to change
- Ownership and execution of incident management and system maintenance
- Execution of PowerShell scripting
- Demonstrated lead experience in help desk
-
Must-have experiences:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft technologies (O365, SharePoint, Active Directory including, etc.)
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V)
- Strong understanding of domain environments
- Knowledge of security policies and general vulnerability management
- Strong understanding of networking, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshoots
- Microsoft Azure Entra ID environment and Storage accounts
- Windows server 2012 R2-2022
- MS SQL 2016 & 2019
- Remote support applications (Bomgar)
- Cloud email security platforms (Avanan)
- Ticket tracking systems
- Sage
- Nextiva UCaaS technologies
- Velocloud, Fortigates, FortiAPs, and Arrista switches
- Supporting IOS and Android devices
- Preferred knowledge of construction and financial management software packages such as Timberline, Timberscan, Procure, Prolog
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is located in the Austin, TX office with potential local travel as needed.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple5
- Boston Consulting3
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts3
- Apptronik2
- Cirrus Logic2
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research7
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Technology & Software6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Government & Public Sector3
Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior systems administrator job in Austin?
Focus your search on Austin's dense enterprise tech sector in the Domain and north Austin, state agency IT divisions Downtown, and the growing healthcare systems anchored in the medical district near UT. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with hybrid cloud environments and endpoint management stand out here. Austin employers also value familiarity with high-growth infrastructure, since many companies are scaling quickly and need administrators who can build, not just maintain.
Which companies hire senior systems administrators in Austin?
Austin senior systems administrator roles are posted by Apple, Boston Consulting, and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's mix of large enterprise tech campuses, state agencies, healthcare networks, and fast-growing mid-size companies means demand comes from a wide range of employer types throughout the metro.
Are there remote senior systems administrator jobs in Austin?
Yes, though with limits, since senior systems administrator work often requires hands-on access to servers, network hardware, and physical infrastructure. About 7% of senior systems administrator openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remote share strongest among cloud-heavy or software-company roles in north Austin and the Domain. On-site requirements are more common with state agencies, hospitals, and employers managing physical data centers.
How can I get a senior systems administrator job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path into Austin's market is through a junior or mid-level systems administrator role at one of the city's many mid-size tech companies, managed service providers, or state agency IT departments, which often hire and promote from within. Earning certifications in Windows Server, Linux, or cloud platforms like AWS or Azure makes a strong impression with Austin employers. Contract or temp-to-hire roles through Austin-based staffing firms also offer a practical way to build local experience and references.
Which industries hire the most senior systems administrators in Austin?
Most senior systems administrator openings in Austin sit in Science & Research, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's identity as a major tech hub combined with the presence of large state government IT operations and an expanding healthcare system creates layered, consistent demand for senior-level infrastructure talent across all three sectors.
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