Sysadmin

Definitions

A person responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers.

An information technology professional who manages the day-to-day technical operations of a multi-user computing environment.

Examples

The sysadmin spent the entire afternoon troubleshooting the server connectivity issues.

As a sysadmin, she is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of the company's network.

The sysadmin automated the backup process to ensure that no data would be lost in the event of a system failure.

Synonyms

System Administrator IT Administrator Systems Engineer Network Administrator Server Administrator Systems Operator IT Support Specialist

Antonyms

End User Client Consumer Customer Layperson Non-technical user Developer