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Systems Manager Salary (October 2022) – Zippia

Updated August 22, 2022

$107,156yearly

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$51.52 hourly

Entry level Salary

$75,000

yearly

$75,000

10 %

$107,156

Median

$152,000

90 %

How much does a Systems Manager make?

Systems managers make $107,156 per year on average, or $51.52 per hour, in the United States. Systems managers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $75,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $152,000.

Location impacts how much a systems manager can expect to make. Systems managers make the most in California, New Hampshire, Washington, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Highest Paying State

California

Highest Paying City

San Francisco, CA

Highest Paying Company

Meta

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Highest Paying State

California

Highest Paying City

San Francisco, CA

Highest Paying Company

Meta

What Am I Worth?

Highest Paying States For Systems Managers

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Systems Manager average salary by State

Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Count
1	California	$136,702	$65.72	5,062
2	Rhode Island	$119,625	$57.51	231
3	New Hampshire	$122,237	$58.77	288
4	Washington	$121,826	$58. 57	1,252
5	Vermont	$118,121	$56.79	130
6	New Mexico	$109,381	$52.59	325
7	Nevada	$113,833	$54.73	284
8	New Jersey	$113,432	$54.53	1,170
9	Alaska	$108,169	$52.00	137
10	Virginia	$106,252	$51.08	2,574
11	Massachusetts	$109,116	$52.46	1,488
12	Montana	$109,468	$52.63	149
13	West Virginia	$109,033	$52.42	176
14	New York	$112,359	$54.02	1,807
15	Delaware	$112,274	$53.98	152
16	North Dakota	$102,268	$49.17	133
17	Connecticut	$105,466	$50. 70	539
18	Utah	$98,356	$47.29	552
19	Oregon	$101,464	$48.78	699
20	Arizona	$99,423	$47.80	961
21	Michigan	$100,599	$48.36	996
22	Pennsylvania	$100,332	$48.24	1,568
23	Texas	$98,218	$47.22	3,227
24	Ohio	$98,866	$47.53	1,232
25	North Carolina	$96,374	$46.33	1,384
26	Idaho	$95,793	$46.05	224
27	Maine	$98,841	$47.52	143
28	Maryland	$94,338	$45.35	1,475
29	Wisconsin	$97,052	$46.66	595
30	Illinois	$94,595	$45. 48	1,686
31	District of Columbia	$91,762	$44.12	511
32	Colorado	$89,387	$42.97	1,068
33	Minnesota	$92,399	$44.42	911
34	Hawaii	$86,253	$41.47	170
35	Nebraska	$87,401	$42.02	277
36	Wyoming	$81,127	$39.00	98
37	Georgia	$90,102	$43.32	1,220
38	Arkansas	$88,778	$42.68	255
39	Tennessee	$86,266	$41.47	611
40	Indiana	$85,321	$41.02	618
41	Alabama	$83,533	$40.16	530
42	Oklahoma	$85,879	$41.29	297
43	Florida	$79,219	$38. 09	2,290
44	South Dakota	$79,344	$38.15	134
45	Missouri	$82,258	$39.55	708
46	Kentucky	$83,504	$40.15	334
47	Iowa	$79,464	$38.20	411
48	Mississippi	$78,467	$37.72	232
49	Kansas	$76,524	$36.79	367
50	South Carolina	$79,246	$38.10	482
51	Louisiana	$79,860	$38.39	266

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Highest Paying Cities For Systems Managers

Rank	City	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$154,560	$74.31
2	Seattle, WA	$123,284	$59.27
3	Jersey City, NJ	$113,912	$54.77
4	Las Vegas, NV	$112,487	$54.08
5	New York, NY	$112,486	$54.08
6	Newark, DE	$112,313	$54.00
7	Boston, MA	$109,269	$52.53
8	Charlottesville, VA	$105,326	$50.64
9	Philadelphia, PA	$101,145	$48.63
10	Detroit, MI	$101,026	$48.57
11	Phoenix, AZ	$99,915	$48.04
12	Fort Worth, TX	$98,723	$47.46
13	Raleigh, NC	$98,084	$47.16
14	Columbus, OH	$97,967	$47. 10
15	Milwaukee, WI	$97,353	$46.80

Systems Manager Salary Details

Average Systems Manager Salary Graph, Trends, and Summary

What is a Systems Manager’s Salary?

Average Salary By Related Titles

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
Information Technology Technical Services Manager	$114,021	$9,502	$54. 82	209,334
Information Technology Support Manager	$104,424	$8,702	$50.20	162,131
Information Technology Operations Manager	$114,752	$9,563	$55.17	160,088
Information Technology Manager	$119,589	$9,966	$57.49	108,179
Information Systems Director	$130,822	$10,902	$62.89	128,575
Systems Administrator Lead	$99,956	$8,330	$48.06	132,285

Here are the five companies hiring the most now:

1. NVIDIA Jobs (32)
2. Texas Instruments Jobs (44)
3. Intel Jobs (20)
4. General Electric Jobs (18)
5. Amazon Jobs (22)

Which Companies Pay Systems Managers The Most?

According to our most recent salary estimates, Meta and NVIDIA are the highest paying companies for systems managers.

How Much Do Systems Managers Make In Different Industries?

Systems manager salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the technology, automotive, and manufacturing industries tend to offer much higher salaries for systems managers. For example, systems managers make a whopping average salary of $116,351 while working in the technology industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $115,277 in the automotive industry and $109,984 in the manufacturing industry.

Systems managers may want to avoid working in the government industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $98,461.

Highest Paying Industries For Systems Managers

Rank	Industry	Average Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Technology	$116,351	$55.94
2	Automotive	$115,277	$55.42
3	Manufacturing	$109,984	$52.88
4	Insurance	$109,745	$52.76
5	Hospitality	$103,528	$49. 77
6	Health Care	$103,342	$49.68
7	Government	$98,461	$47.34

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Systems Manager Salary Trends

Average Systems Manager Salary Over Time

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Systems Manager Salaries FAQs

What state pays Systems Managers the most?

California pays Systems Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $136,702 per year, or $65.72 per hour.

How do I know if I’m being paid fairly as a Systems Manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a Systems Manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Hampshire you should be paid close to $122,237 per year.

What type of Systems Manager gets paid the most?

Information Systems Manager gets paid the most. Information Systems Manager made a median salary of $137,275. The best-paid 10 percent make $166,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $113,000.

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What Computer and Information Systems Managers Do

Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

Work Environment

Most computer and information systems managers work full time. Some work more than 40 hours per week.

How to Become a Computer and Information Systems Manager

Typically, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in computer or information science and related work experience. Many computer and information systems managers also have a graduate degree.

Pay

The median annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $159,010 in May 2021.

Job Outlook

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 48,500 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

State & Area Data

Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for computer and information systems managers.

Similar Occupations

Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of computer and information systems managers with similar occupations.

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Learn more about computer and information systems managers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

What Computer and Information Systems Managers Do

About this section

IT directors sometimes present new ideas to a firm’s top executives.

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Duties

Computer and information systems managers typically do the following:

• Analyze their organization’s computer needs and recommend possible upgrades for top executives to consider
• Plan and direct the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software
• Ensure the security of an organization’s network and electronic documents
• Assess the costs and benefits of new projects and justify funding on projects to top executives
• Learn about new technology and look for ways to upgrade their organization’s computer systems
• Determine short- and long-term personnel needs for their department
• Plan and direct the work of other IT professionals, including computer systems analysts, software developers, information security analysts, and computer support specialists
• Negotiate with vendors to get the highest level of service for the organization’s technology

Few managers carry out all of these duties. There are various types of computer and information systems managers, and the specific duties of each are determined by the size and structure of the firm. Smaller firms may not employ every type of manager.

The following are examples of types of computer and information systems managers:

Chief information officers (CIOs) determine the technology or information goals of an organization and then oversee implementation of technology to meet those goals.

CIOs may focus on a specific area, such as electronic data processing or information systems, but CIOs tend to focus more on long-term or big picture issues. At small organizations a CIO has more direct control over the IT department, and at larger organizations other managers under the CIO may handle the day-to-day activities of the IT department.

CIOs who do not have technical expertise and who focus solely on a company’s business aspects are included in top executives.

Chief technology officers (CTOs) evaluate new technology and determine how it can help their organization. When both CIOs and CTOs are present, the CTO usually has more technical expertise.

The CTO usually reports directly to the CIO and is responsible for designing and recommending the appropriate technology solutions to support the CIO’s policies and directives. CTOs also work with different departments to implement the organization’s technology plans.

When a company does not have a CIO, the CTO determines the overall technology strategy for the firm and presents it to top executives.

IT directors, including management information systems (MIS) directors, are in charge of their organizations’ information technology (IT) departments, and they directly supervise other employees. IT directors help to determine the business requirements for IT systems, and they implement the policies that have been chosen by top executives. IT directors often have a direct role in hiring members of the IT department. It is their job to ensure the availability of data and network services by coordinating IT activities. IT directors also oversee the financial aspects of their department, such as budgeting.

IT security managers oversee their organizations’ network and data security. They work with top executives to plan security policies and promote a culture of information security throughout the organization. They develop programs to keep employees aware of security threats. These managers must keep up to date on IT security measures. They also supervise investigations if there is a security violation.

Computer and information systems managers plan and direct the work of other information technology (IT) professionals.

Computer and information systems managers held about 509,100 jobs in 2021. The largest employers of computer and information systems managers were as follows:

Work Schedules

Most computer and information systems managers work full time. If problems arise, managers may need to work more than 40 hours a week to come up with solutions.

How to Become a Computer and Information Systems Manager About this section

Most jobs for computer and information systems managers require several years of experience in a related information technology (IT) job.

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, plus related work experience, is required. Many computer and information systems managers also have a graduate degree.

Education

Computer and information systems managers typically need a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or a related field, such as engineering technologies. These degrees include courses in computer programming, software development, and mathematics. Management information systems (MIS) programs usually include business classes as well as computer-related ones.

Many organizations require their computer and information systems managers to have a graduate degree as well. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is common and takes 2 years beyond the undergraduate level to complete. Many people pursuing an MBA take classes while working, an option that can increase the time required to complete that degree.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Most jobs for computer and information systems managers require several years of experience in a related information technology (IT) job. Lower-level management positions may require only a few years of experience. Directors are more likely to need 5 to 10 years of related work experience. A chief technology officer (CTO), who oversees the technology plan for a large organization, may need more than 15 years of experience in the IT field before being considered for a job.

The number of years of experience required varies with the organization. Generally, smaller or newer companies do not require as much experience as larger or more established ones.

Computer systems are used throughout the economy, and IT employees may gain experience in a variety of industries. However, an applicant’s work experience should be in the same industry they are applying to work in. For example, an IT security manager should have previously worked in information security. A hospital IT director should have experience in the healthcare field.

Advancement

Most computer and information systems managers start out as lower-level managers and advance to higher positions within the IT department. IT directors or project managers can advance to become CTOs. A CTO or other manager who is especially business-minded can advance to become a chief information officer (CIO), the person in charge of all IT-related decisions in an organization. CIOs can advance to become top executives in an organization.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. IT managers must analyze problems and consider and select the best ways to solve them.

Business skills. IT managers must develop and implement strategic plans to reach the goals of their organizations.

Communication skills. IT managers must explain their work to top executives and give clear instructions to their subordinates.

Decisionmaking skills. Some IT managers must make important decisions about how to allocate resources in order to reach their organizations’ goals.

Leadership skills. IT managers must lead and motivate IT teams or departments so that workers are efficient and effective.

Organizational skills. Some IT managers must coordinate the work of several different IT departments to make the organization run efficiently.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median annual wages, May 2021

Computer and information systems managers

$159,010

Operations specialties managers

$127,140

Total, all occupations

$45,760

 

The median annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $159,010 in May 2021.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $95,220, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $208,000.

In May 2021, the median annual wages for computer and information systems managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Most computer and information systems managers work full time. If problems arise, managers may need to work more than 40 hours a week to come up with solutions.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Percent change in employment, projected 2021-31

Computer and information systems managers

Operations specialties managers

Total, all occupations

 

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 48,500 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Employment

Demand for computer and information systems managers will grow as organizations increasingly rely on information technology (IT) services and require these workers to plan and oversee computer hardware and software needs.

Employment growth is projected to result from the need to bolster cybersecurity in computer and information systems that businesses use. As cybersecurity threats increase, implementing more robust security policies will be especially critical for organizations that manage sensitive information.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.

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Projections Central

Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.

CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code.

This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of computer and information systems managers.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers,

at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited October 05, 2022).

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Management Information Systems Salary – Computer Science Degree Hub

While a degree in one of the many information technology fields may be challenging, a management information systems salary is well worth the work. Individuals in management and information systems programs learn about the relations between technology, people and organizations. Unlike many computer science degrees, management information systems programs are people-oriented and focus on the relationship between people and technology. Training emphasizes service aspects of technology, and these management specialists are vital to the smooth operation of many businesses.

Keiser University and Florida State University both offer top management information systems programs. At the end of Keiser University’s unique program, students work with community organizers to solve real problems, giving them actual project experience. Florida State University’s Masters in Management Information Systems is perfect for working students or career changers because it is offered completely online. The degree is designed to be completed in 24 months, and is ideal for professionals who wish to give their resume a competitive edge.

There are four main factors that determine an information systems manager’s salary: education, experience, location and performance. Many employers prefer to hire applicants who hold masters degrees, and generally pay these applicants higher salaries. In addition, experience and performance both determine bonuses and salary increases over time. Location is also important when determining the expected salary due to vast differences in the cost of living across the country. Professionals working in California and New York are paid higher salaries, but this is offset by the extremely high cost of living in those areas. Therefore, people working in places like the South and the Midwest are often paid less than those working in the Northeast or the West Coast.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, database administrators can expect to see the highest overall job growth in the next ten years. This is due to businesses’ need to organize data collection efforts, and businesses’ desire to implement stronger security measures for their databases.

Median Annual Wage of Computer and Information Systems Managers

The median management information systems salary was $146,360 as of May 2019. The median salary is the midpoint of all salaries if they’re put in a line. Half of all computer and information systems managers earned less than this amount, and half of them earned more than that amount. The lowest-paid 10% of computer and information systems managers earned a median salary of $87,480 per year. The lowest-paid 25% earned a median salary of $113,110 per year. The highest-paid 75% earned $185,610 per year. The mean annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $156,390.

Top-paying States for Computer and Information Systems Managers

Some states have a higher management information systems salary than others. When considering the wage, it’s important to compare it against the cost of living in the same place. A higher annual salary needs to keep up with the higher cost of living in expensive places. The top-paying states for computer and information systems managers are New York, California, New Jersey, Virginia and Colorado. The median annual management information systems salary in New York is more than $190,000, and Colorado’s is $172,000.

Top-paying Cities and Metropolitan Areas for Computer and Information Systems Managers

In general, the computer and management information systems salary is higher in a metropolitan area of a state than it is in a suburban or rural area of the state. Some of this is related to the cost of living in metropolitan areas. In most cases, cities have a higher cost of living than suburban and rural areas. The city or metropolitan area with the highest computer and management information systems salary is San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, CA. This area’s management information systems salary is $215,090. The other nine top-paying places for computer and information systems managers include the San Francisco, Oakland and Hayward, CA; New York, NY and Newark and Jersey City, NJ; Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, CA; Boulder, CO; Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk, CT; Binghamton, NY; Denver, Aurora and Lakewood, CO; Washington, DC., Alexandria, VA and Arlington, VA; and Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue, WA. All of these cities and metropolitan statistical areas have a median annual salary of greater than $171,000 for computer and information systems managers.

Non-metropolitan Areas With the highest in Computer and Information Systems Management Salary

The non-metropolitan areas with the highest median computer and management information systems salaries include Central East New York, Northeast Virginia, Southwest New York, North New Hampshire and North New Mexico. All of these non-metro areas have median annual salaries in excess of $137,540.

Top-paying Industries for Computer and Information Systems Managers

Some industries have a higher computer and management information systems salary than others. The highest-paid industry for computer and information systems managers is information technology, with a median annual salary of $161,930. The second-highest paying industry for these professionals is computer systems design and related services. The computer and information systems managers who work in this economic sector earn a median annual salary of $152,840. The other top-paying industries for computer and information systems managers are finance and insurance, management of companies and enterprises and manufacturing.

Expected Wage Growth for Computer and Information Systems Managers

The high demand for computer and information systems managers will lead to a rapid increase in wages. Median annual wages for these professionals should increase by about 17% between May 2019 and May 2029. This is much faster than the expected rate of wage growth for all occupations, which will be 7%. The rapid growth in management information systems salary will make this a lucrative career.

Where Computer and Information Systems Managers Work

Most computer and information systems managers work in an office setting. On occasion, they may need to travel to satellite offices or to attend industry conferences. Most computer and information systems managers work 40 hours per week during business hours. When there is an urgent situation or security emergency, they may need to work overtime. If a new piece of technology is being implemented at the organization, the computer and information systems manager may need to work longer hours.

Job Outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs in computer and information systems management will grow 10% from 2019 to 2029. This is much faster than the average for all occupations, which is 4%. The reason for this is that large corporations are increasing their digital operations, so they need people to manage the data, hardware and software for use in those operations. An increase in cloud computing could outsource some of the in-house information technology in small organizations, such as schools, to those in large information technology companies.

Industries With the Most Computer and Information Systems Management Jobs

Most jobs in computer and information management are concentrated in less than 10 industries. These industries include computer systems design and related services, software publishers, data processing and hosting services, monetary authorities and central banks and insurance carriers. Combined, these industries account for about 18% of all jobs in computer and information systems management. The other top five industries for employment in this career include government, healthcare, professional and scientific services, technical services and publishing.

States With the Most Jobs in Computer and Information Systems Management

The states with the highest total number of jobs in computer and information systems management are California, New York, Texas, Illinois and Florida. California has more than 75,000 jobs in this career, and Florida has more than 28,000. Another way to consider which state has the most jobs in computer and information systems management is to review the location quotient. This is the state’s population divided by the number of available jobs in this career. The states or districts with the highest location quotient of computer and information systems manager jobs are Connecticut, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, California and Maryland.

Metropolitan Areas With the Most Jobs in Computer and Information Systems Management

Most jobs in computer and information systems management are in metropolitan areas. That’s where corporations are typically located. The cities or metropolitan areas with the highest total number of jobs in computer and information systems management include New York, NY and Newark and Jersey City, NJ; San Francisco, Oakland and Hayward, CA; Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim, CA, Washington, D. C. and Arlington and Alexandria, VA; Boston and Cambridge, MA and Nashua, NH; Chicago, Naperville and Elgin, IL; San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, CA; Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Roswell, GA; Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, TX; and Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue, WA.

Location Quotient of Computer and Information Systems Management Jobs

The cities or metropolitan areas with the highest location quotient or concentration of computer and information systems management jobs are San Jose, CA; Bloomington, IL; San Fransisco, CA; Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Bridgeport, CT; Washington, D.C.; Durham, NC, Raleigh, NC; and Seattle, WA.

Non-metropolitan Areas With the Most Jobs in Computer and Information Systems Management

While non-metropolitan areas don’t have as many jobs in this career as cities do, there are opportunities available. The five non-metropolitan areas with the most jobs in computer and information systems management include Southwest Montana, South Central New Hampshire, Kansas, Southeast Iowa and the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Roles of Computer and Information Systems Managers

A computer and information systems manager may fill different roles within different organizations. One such role of a computer and information systems manager is a chief information officer. This relates to handling the daily activities of the information technology department in an organization. Another role that a computer and information systems manager could fill is that of a chief technology officer. This professional would evaluate new technology and determine if it is a good fit for the organization’s needs. An information technology director is another role for a computer and information systems manager. This job role involves determining requirements for information technology systems, hiring employees and coordinating information technology activities. Information technology security managers evaluate and manage the data and network security of their organization.

Important Qualities Computer and Information Systems Managers Should Have

In order to become a computer and information systems manager, it’s necessary to have some characteristics that are associated with success in this profession. There are six key personality traits that will help a person do well in this career. The first quality is the ability to analyze problems. Most computer and information systems managers spend their days analyzing technology issues. Business skills are also necessary for computer and information systems managers. They need to form strategic partnerships with others in their organization.

A successful computer and information systems manager should be good at communicating. They need to communicate with the organization’s executives and with their own subordinates. Good decision-making skills are also essential. The computer and information systems manager will need to make informed decisions on how to proceed when faced with a problem. They will need to think quickly on their feet.

A computer and information systems manager needs to be a leader within their organization. They should be able to handle difficult personnel situations. Finally, a computer and information systems manager needs to be well-organized. They will need to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Educational Requirements for Computer and Information Systems Managers

To become a computer and information systems manager, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer or information science is required. Many employers require their computer and information systems managers to have a master’s degree. A common master’s degree for people in this profession is the master’s of business administration. Some of the courses that a computer and information systems manager will need to take in their degree path include software development, computer programming and many levels of mathematics. Classes in logic, technical writing and business are also helpful.

Work-related Requirements to Become a Computer and Information Systems Manager

There are some specific work-related requirements for a person who wants to become a computer and information systems manager. They should have experience in different information technology roles, such as help desk support, information security or healthcare database administration. A computer and information systems manager will also need some experience in low- to mid-level management positions if they want to advance into a top-level management role.

Certifications for Computer and Information Systems Managers

A computer and information systems manager should consider earning one of the many certifications that are available in this profession. Earning a certification may lead to faster wage growth and opportunities for advancement within a company or within the profession in general. Some of the available certifications available for computer and information systems managers to earn include COMP TIA Project+, security professional credentials and certified associate in project management.

Management information systems graduates who wish to maximize their salary potential should consider getting certified in a particular software or technology. They should also be willing to work long hours in order to meet deadlines and fix problems for their employer. When considering a career in information technology students should keep in mind that working overtime is common and often necessary in the software industry. A job as an information systems manager may be grueling or tedious at times, but a management information systems salary is often more than adequate compensation for employees’ time and effort.

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Updated October 2, 2022

A system administrator (sysadmin or simply admin – from English system administrator , sysadmin, admin ) manages computer networks, servers and other IT equipment. It ensures the operation of the information infrastructure of the enterprise: configures it, maintains and develops it. By the way, the ProfGid career guidance center has recently developed an accurate career guidance test that will tell you which professions suit you, give an opinion about your personality type and intelligence.
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Job Description

In any modern office, it is almost impossible to find a computer that is not connected to the network. Production equipment, medical equipment and even household appliances have access to the network. Huge volumes of information are stored and processed on the servers of large and small companies, and the productivity of employees depends on the reliability and convenience of the software. The system administrator manages the entire IT infrastructure of the enterprise.

Large enterprises, as a rule, have separate divisions of IT specialists in their structure, each of which may have its own specialization (database administrator, security administrator, mail and web services administrator), small enterprises may have one system administrator or even a freelance specialist who is invited from time to time.

Most often, the system administrator is busy solving network and Internet connection problems. It is in charge of servers and network equipment designed to connect to the global network, protect the local network from external attacks, store information and ensure remote work of employees.

It is very important for a system administrator to be able to set up software for all employees of the company, explain to employees the intricacies of using programs and network services, and help correct errors that occur.

Many companies are moving into the cloud, some from the very beginning, others in the process of transformation. And here the key role belongs to the system administrator, who will be able to choose the right solution and adapt it for business.

Maxim Bobylev

Deputy Director for IT, Infrastructure and Services HOFF

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The system administrator is also responsible for the equipment.

• First, he is involved in the preparation of an order for the purchase of computer parts and network equipment.
• Secondly, he assembles computers, monitors their operation, repairs or replaces them if necessary.

The system administrator has to constantly think about the development of the IT-sphere of the enterprise. He should be aware of new developments in hardware and software and make proposals for the introduction of new technologies.

System administrator training

A good system administrator must have programming skills, understand the principles of operation of electronic devices, and therefore it is desirable for him to have a higher technical education in the field of information technology. A system administrator can confirm his/her qualifications by having certificates from software manufacturers (MCSA – Microsoft Certified System Administrator, LPI – Institute of Linux Professionals) or telecommunications equipment manufacturers (CCNP / CCDP / CCIP from Cisco Systems).

Courses

Universities

• 4 years

  260,000 ₽/year

  25
  budget places

• 4 years

  58,000 ₽/year

  10
  budget places

• 5 years

  80,000 ₽/year

  no
  budget places

• 5 years

  28,000 ₽/year

  no
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Salary

System administrator salary for September 2022

Salary information provided by hh. ru portal.

Russia 35000-120000₽

Moscow 50000-150000₽

Job responsibilities of a system administrator

Ensuring information security is also the responsibility of a system administrator. He needs to monitor the presence of vulnerabilities in the software used, determine the levels of user access to data, monitor the safety of data and the availability of backup copies of information.

Resilience of business to cyber threats has recently become a key task for a system administrator. Therefore, it is very important that he understands the value of information and can properly organize its storage and protection from malicious attacks. It used to be enough to update the antivirus, and everyone thought that the system administrator had done his job. Now this is a whole range of tasks for protecting information and systems. And it doesn’t matter what size the company is – ransomware doesn’t choose which computer to attack.

Maxim Bobylev

Deputy Director for IT, Infrastructure and Services HOFF

The system administrator is responsible for creating and hosting sites, for which the company’s own servers or services of hosting companies can be used. Large companies may have their own email systems that require constant attention to manage. The mail server administrator not only takes care of the guaranteed delivery of electronic correspondence, but also fights against unwanted mail by improving filter programs.

The system administrator may be involved in the organization of telephone communications, especially with the use of IP-telephony, in the installation of a local network and the organization of a video surveillance system and access control systems.

The larger the company, the more complex and interesting the stack of technologies that the system administrator works with. Therefore, a certain level of training is inevitably required, and the sooner you begin to dive into the work of services, the wider your understanding will be by the time you first get a job or choose a new employer.

Maxim Bobylev

Deputy Director for IT, Infrastructure and Services HOFF

First-hand knowledge of the profession of a system administrator

ProfGuide asked Alexander Proshkin about how to enter the profession and how to develop in it.

this is who, his duties, what he does, salary

The beginning of 2011: I am starting a new job, which I have been dreaming of for 4 whole years. Now I will have “my own” computer network, three exit points to check equipment, a large office and 2 PCs at once: one for equipment accounting and monitoring, and the second … I just took it for myself to watch movies and play games in my free time games. And I also had a crimper – a crimping tool that came in handy more than once when laying additional connections in the LAN of our company.

It was a dream job, and I fully embraced it with all my intellect…

Who is a system administrator security. In simple terms, a system administrator is someone who is responsible in an organization for the normal operation of all client computers and servers with programs installed on them.

The scope of his tasks is highly dependent on the computer park of the company, the type of network (peer-to-peer LAN or “client-server”), the size of the company and the specifics of its work, as well as the nature of the work (in the office, in a branch network, remotely from home).

Naturally, on the part of the person himself it is important to have certain knowledge, and preferably experience in this area, in order to qualify for the appropriate position.

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Types of system administrators

When I was in this position, almost 100% of the team considered me a programmer. But the lord of networks has varieties according to the type of duties performed.

Anykey specialist. From the point of view of programmers, this is June. His responsibilities include basic setup of a computer and equipment in the company + maintenance of a peer-to-peer computer network.

Actually, I was one myself 15 years ago when I worked as a sysadmin assistant in a hospital. I can only say that it is possible to move into the position of a super-duper expert in a few hours: for example, once we were brought a server cabinet, a computer – and we had to quickly grow professionally.

Help desk, or a system administrator in person. Such a specialist is in the gradation from middle to senior. He is responsible for ensuring that the enterprise information system, consisting of software and hardware, works flawlessly and works out its functions. It also includes equipment accounting and monitoring of its serviceability.

This is truly a multi-armed Shiva, who, if necessary, can program something. For example, I developed a professional text for physicians in Delphi.

System architect. This is a senior or team leader. Such specialists are employed in large government agencies, large businesses and serve the most complex information systems with many components. His duties also include the construction of such a system, which requires the organization of interaction between its participants, the distribution of access rights and the organization of a set of measures to ensure information security.

Network administrator. This specialist niches exclusively in the construction and maintenance of logical and physical networks. With the help of specialized software, it monitors network activity in the enterprise, looks at incoming and outgoing traffic. It is in great demand in the telecommunications and banking sectors. Also, professionals with this specialization are expected in data centers.

Information security engineer. He organizes and protects the entire infrastructure of the enterprise, monitors internal and external threats related to the storage and access to confidential information. They are waiting for banks and financial organizations, law enforcement agencies and all companies whose activities involve working with huge amounts of data and maintaining their safety.

Sysadmin skills

The skills of any IT specialist should be considered from the standpoint of hard (hard skills) and soft skills (soft skills).

Professional skills

• Working with Yandex and Google search engines to find the necessary documentation for work purposes. It can be numerous industry documents and instructions necessary for work.
• Proficiency in working with the graphical user interface of the company’s OS: as a rule, these are Windows and Linux in client and server variations. For our hero, it is extremely important to respond quickly to updates to current versions and the release of new operating systems.
• Ability to use programs for remote access to a PC: Microsoft Remote Assistance, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, AeroAdmin and Radmin.
• Command line skills and knowledge of the list of necessary directives and the ability to use them correctly.

The simplest ipconfig command that often starts networking

• Work with the whole range of programs that are installed in the organization. This includes browsers, anti-virus software, text and spreadsheet editors, special software for accountants, economists, etc.
• The skill of installing and configuring operating systems for user needs.
• Setting up and repairing office equipment: these are printers (including network ones), scanners, plotters, mice and keyboards, microphones and webcams and other peripherals.
• Setting up and minor repairs of computer equipment. At work, the system administrator often disassembles and assembles computers, replaces components, cleans them, and conducts a health check.

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Personal traits

• Multitasking, meaning solving several problems at the same time and quickly switching from one to another.
• Resilience to stress and after-hours work. You have to spend a huge amount of time solving problems and communicating with your superiors and colleagues. This communication is not always friendly or people simply do not understand what is required of them and how to properly work with their PCs and make exchanges over the network.
• Ability to plan working time, which includes routine operations, operational actions and force majeure.
• Sociability. One way or another, you need to establish contact with everyone, so that the system administrator is respected and appreciated by colleagues, and the salary is permanently growing :).
• Analytical thinking, an integrated approach to work and, as they say, “hands out of the shoulders.”

Job responsibilities of a sysadmin

The set of skills can be wider, and sometimes even narrower than what our hero has to do, so it would not be superfluous to list them. At the end of the section – a bonus from the chief editor!

• Installation, configuration and minor repairs of client and server computers, as well as organizational equipment.
• Purchase / download and installation of special and application software.
• Installing and configuring anti-virus software.
• Configuring user access rights to the server.
• Set up data backup and secure storage of critical information.
• Organizing the purchase of computers, servers, office equipment, storage media, printer cartridges and network equipment.
• Communication and problem solving of personnel at the location of the system administrator, as well as in all branches of the organization, which involves traveling work with all the consequences. I even met the requirement of the employer for the applicant to have a driver’s license category B.
• Organization of uninterrupted operation of client-server equipment, prompt solution of emerging problems both independently and with the help of technical support. This implies another job responsibility – the requirement to leave on any day of the week and time of day to identify and eliminate malfunctions. And it is the tougher, the larger the enterprise and the more serious the scope of its activities.
• Deployment and maintenance of an enterprise peer-to-peer or client-server local area network with or without access to the Internet. Monitor network connections and user activity on the network.
• Setting up a PBX at the enterprise and interacting with telephonists.
• Tracking the depreciation of equipment and the procedure for its write-off.
• Database processing.

In fact, what you have to do can be much broader and often include indirect “sysadmin” duties. For example, I went to set up an account in Odnoklassniki for the head’s mother to her home, and for him I downloaded music and films and put them on the tablet. And he was interrogated twice more. But that’s a completely different story ;).

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How much does a system administrator earn?

Salary in the provinces

Offers from employers in Penza

Job responsibilities here are basically standard. One significant drawback: low wages for 2022.

Salary in a million-plus city

Offers from employers in Nizhny Novgorod

Here we see a twofold increase in the proposed wages with a natural increase in the number of responsibilities.

Salary in Moscow

Offers from employers in Moscow

Salaries in the Russian capital are expectedly the highest in our sample, but here, along with duties, the level of responsibility of a specialist and the importance of all his personal qualities, coupled with professional ones, grow very strongly.

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Where to study to become a system administrator

YouTube channels

• Andrey Sozykin

The channel contains training courses in information technology and computer science. Here the author briefly and clearly explains complex subjects.

• Vera Drozdova

The channel was originally addressed to students of SibSUTI, but it can be useful to all those involved in 4/5G mobile radio networks.

• System administration, security, networks

The channel contains many information technology courses and covers various aspects of working with computer networks, programs and applications.

• DevOps Journey

Complete DevOps courses and tutorials for Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux, CI/CD and more. On his channel, the author talks about everything you need to get started in IT, as well as choosing a career path that will help you become a DevOps engineer.

• NetSkills. Video lessons. cisco, zabbix, linux

A video blog designed to help novice system administrators. The channel talks about Cisco, GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer, Virtualbox, VMware.

Courses

• Getting Started in DevOps: System Administration for Beginners by SkillBox.
• System administrator from Netology.
• Profession System Administrator by GeekBrains.
• DevOps practices and tools from OTUS.
• System Administrator from SkillFactory.

Books

1. Alexander Kenin, Denis Kolisnichenko. System administrator’s tutorial.

System Administrator’s Tutorial

2. Evy Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent Hein, Ben Whaley, Dan Makin. Unix and Linux. System Administrator’s Guide.

System Administrator Guide

3. E. Tanenbaum, D. Weatherall. Computer networks.

Computer networks

4. Christopher Negus. Bible Linux

bible linux

5. Andrey Popov. Modern PowerShell.

Modern PowerShell

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How to get a job as a system administrator

1. View job sites: HH.RU, SUPERJOB, RABOTA.RU, etc.
2. Ask people you know if someone needs a specialist who can set up network equipment, computers, etc.
3. Call organizations of interest and find out if they need a network specialist. Believe me, such a cold call can give unexpected results in the form of a career start!
4. At the current place of work, ask the authorities for permission to help a full-time specialist when it will be possible to adopt his skills and knowledge. That’s exactly what I did when I worked in the related field.

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If for some reason you cannot use one or another of the described methods, buy another one for your home computer and make a network at home to understand how it works.

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A system administrator is a specialist who configures, maintains, and improves a company’s IT infrastructure. It supports the constant operation of the local network, software and computer equipment in companies and offices. The system administrator is responsible for the performance and network security of computer programs, as well as drawing up an order for the purchase of components for computers and equipment.

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Professional: 70000 ⃏ per month

* – information on salaries is given approximately based on vacancies on profiling sites. Salary in a particular region or company may differ from those given. Your income is greatly influenced by how you can apply yourself in the chosen field of activity. Income is not always limited only by the fact that you are offered vacancies in the labor market.

Demand for the profession

This profession is in demand. Many spheres of our life are connected with IT-technologies to a greater or lesser extent. It is impossible to imagine any business that does not have its own IT infrastructure. Both small and medium-sized businesses and large companies interested in high-quality and competent technical support will need system administrators. The increase in demand for workers in this area is directly proportional to the pace of automation of companies, and therefore, the need for system administrators will only grow. Consequently, even specialists starting their career path will not be left without work.

Who is the profession for

This profession is suitable for people with the following qualities:

• Analytical mind;
• Attention;
• Ability to quickly analyze large amounts of information;
• Multitasking;
• Good memory;
• Stress resistant.

Career

A system administrator has the opportunity to build a good career in his field. A specialist can get a job in large companies as a full-time employee and maintain the constant uninterrupted functioning of information systems. A system administrator can work both in companies where IT is a key area, and for managers of small and medium-sized businesses that are not related to the field of information technology.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the system administrator include:

• Software setup;
• Installation of the operating system and programs necessary for the correct operation of the company;
• Participation in the process of drawing up an order for the purchase of computer components;
• Maintaining the continuous operation of the local network and software;
• Monitoring network security, taking timely action to resolve problems.