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So i made post a while back about the job search. I've got some good news! I got callbacks recently, And Im coming up on 5 opportunities.
2 - Sys Admin positions: One that pays about 65k, for an engineering firm, another that pays 75k, but its a financial institution.
Internship (Network Engineer) - Traveling internship that pays 17 an hour, Im kinda hoping that I can work my way up and score a full time job there.
IT Support full time at a school institution - 45k a year, not too much different from what Im doing right now.
IT Support Assistant - Another support job for a building maintance/blue collar company, about 25 an hour.
Im not 100% done with the interview process for all of them. But im done with the engineering firm, the Internship, and i have a 3rd final round interview with the school institution. Im doing a phone screening for the building maintnce company and a 2nd round interview with the financial.
Im excited, but I dont know:
How to keep each opportunity in arms reach... (Obviously i wan the best paying one, but I kinda dont want to be in a situation where i get a call back from one of these places 1st, say yes, and then bail once another opportunity comes in, id like to be sure i can fall back on something if i dont get an offer for whatever reason)
And Im honestly kind scared, a little bit. I dont know how much good ill be at these jobs, imposter syndrome is real. Ive never maintained real live enterprise equipment before, so this will be a first.
Ideally I get call backs for all 5 and can choose, but honestly, Im grateful if i get at least one (regardless of the pay, its better than where Im at now!)
What is it that sysadmins actually do on a daily basis? From my point of view it seems like these systems are mostly stable and run themselves. Outside of actual incidents that require response, what do you do all day?
Ill Copy & Paste the responsibilities for one of the roles here, so you can get a general idea, but titles in the IT world are notorious for not meaning shit.
Shift Coverage & Support
Manage the US shift starting at 12:30 PM EST while providing coverage for early Japan shift operations, delivering L2 support across Windows and Linux environments. Serve as an on-call resource during weekends and off-hours to oversee production changes and respond to critical incidents, ensuring 24/7 availability for Windows and Red Hat Linux infrastructure.
Technical Operations
Coordinate hardware break-fix activities with vendors including Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, and HPE. Plan and execute scheduled system changes during maintenance windows, including patching, updates, and routine maintenance across hybrid Windows and Linux environments. Fulfill user requests and ensure operational continuity across both platforms.
Incident & Change Management
Lead response efforts for production incidents by participating in bridge calls alongside application and infrastructure teams. Escalate complex issues to engineering teams and serve as a liaison throughout the resolution process. Partner with regional peers to plan and implement changes across global infrastructure, adhering to ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management.
Cross-Platform Integration
Drive seamless interoperability between Windows and Linux environments in support of hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation covering system configurations, operational procedures, and cross-platform dependencies to support team continuity and knowledge sharing.
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