Entry Level System Administrator Jobs

New grad system administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like M.C. Dean, Akima, and CesiumAstro hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top stateOhio
Top employerM.C. Dean
Top cityColumbus, OH
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ChristianaCare
PACS System Administrator | Full-Time | Newark Campus
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ChristianaCare
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PACS System Administrator | Full-Time | Newark Campus
ChristianaCare
Newark, Delaware
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$42 - $67/hr
Associate's degree in computer science
10,000+

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State of Ohio
Cross-System Collaboration Administrator (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)
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State of Ohio
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Cross-System Collaboration Administrator (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)
State of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Managed care organization experience
10,000+

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Planned Parenthood
System Administrator
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Planned Parenthood
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System Administrator
Planned Parenthood
Mulberry, Ohio
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$68k - $80k/yr
501-1,000

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M.C. Dean, Inc.
System Administrator 2
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M.C. Dean, Inc.
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System Administrator 2
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
IT Support & Systems Administration
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
IT Support
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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M.C. Dean, Inc.
System Administrator 1
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System Administrator 1
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Systems Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level System Administrator Job Market

Who's Hiring

M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean2 open roles
Akima
Akima1 open role
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Technology & Software

Entry Level System Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level system administrator job?

Focus on foundational certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft's entry level credentials, which signal readiness to employers who hire at this stage. Hands-on experience matters too: a home lab, internship, or helpdesk role demonstrates real troubleshooting ability. Tailor your resume to each posting, highlighting any exposure to Active Directory, ticketing systems, or basic network administration.

Which companies hire entry level system administrators?

Companies hiring entry level system administrators right now include M.C. Dean, Akima, and CesiumAstro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including managed service providers, large enterprises with dedicated IT departments, and government contractors that regularly bring on junior administrators to support growing infrastructure teams.

Are there remote entry level system administrator jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level given the hands-on nature of the work. About 25% of entry level system administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote roles more common in companies using cloud-based infrastructure where tickets and system management can be handled without a physical presence.

Are these new grad system administrator jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or a home lab as qualifying experience, or lists foundational certifications rather than advanced credentials as requirements. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "will train" to identify roles built for candidates just starting out.

Which industries hire the most entry level system administrators?

Entry Level system administrator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to have large, distributed IT environments with enough routine administration work to bring on junior staff, making them reliable sources of first-role opportunities for candidates building their systems experience.