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Systems Administrator Roadmap
Build hiring proof for Systems Administrator roles: running reliable systems, networks, and support operations.
Systems Administrator candidates and career switchers targeting IT roles.
Timeline
8 weeks
Level
Beginner to intermediate
Final outcome
A Systems Administrator portfolio with shipped projects, public GitHub proof, resume bullets, and interview talking points.
Skills to prove
Windows & Linux administration
Networking
Active Directory
Scripting
Ticketing workflows
Documentation
Portfolio projects
- Home lab with domain services, group policy, and user provisioning
- Scripted automation for repetitive admin tasks
- Knowledge-base articles and runbooks for common incidents
Prebuilt build path
Follow these phases in order. Each one ends with a portfolio artifact you can show in GitHub, on your resume, or in interviews.
Step 1
Weeks 1-2
Build a systems home lab
Show hands-on administration beyond certifications.
- Set up a small lab with a domain controller or directory, file shares, and user roles.
- Configure backups, patching, and monitoring, and document each decision.
Deliverable: A documented home lab demonstrating core admin skills.
Step 2
Weeks 3-6
Automate and support it
Prove you can reduce toil and resolve incidents methodically.
- Script at least two repetitive tasks such as user onboarding or log cleanup.
- Write troubleshooting runbooks and simulate resolving common tickets end to end.
Deliverable: Automation scripts plus a professional runbook and knowledge base.
Step 3
Weeks 7-8
Package the proof for hiring
Turn the work into evidence recruiters and interviewers can verify quickly.
- Polish each repo README with screenshots, setup steps, architecture notes, and tradeoffs.
- Write resume bullets and interview talking points that map each project to Systems Administrator job requirements.
Deliverable: Public GitHub proof, an updated resume, and interview-ready project stories.
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