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Systems Administrator in Toronto, ON

Systems Administrator Job Description

Systems administrators should possess strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of the employer’s systems hardware and software. Employer requirements in Canada vary depending on system complexity, the types of operating and network systems being supported, and the size of the organization. Though some employers require a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, others may accept an associate’s degree or technical training certificate. Three to five years of experience working with the specific types of hardware and software systems used by the company are generally required. Professional certifications such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), or Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) may be commonly sought by employers.

Typical systems administrator duties:

Installing operating system software, patches, and upgrades. Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues. Configuring, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system software and servers. Performing system backups and recovery. Conducting server builds.

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Salary for Systems Administrator in Toronto, ON
79790 - 119424
Low
79790
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
98824
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
119424
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.