Systems administrator
Definitions
A professional responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and servers.
An IT specialist who manages the operation, security, and performance of a multi-user computing environment.
Examples
The systems administrator is responsible for maintaining the company's server infrastructure.
After the network failure, the systems administrator worked through the night to restore connectivity.
A skilled systems administrator must be proficient in both Linux and Windows operating environments.
Synonyms
Sysadmin IT administrator Network administrator Systems engineer Infrastructure engineer Server administrator Systems analyst