System Administrator Jobs in Portland

1 positions available in Portland. Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries

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System Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 5)

USOregon • Portland | DEQ | Multnomah Street

~ $75,956 - $125,020

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What Does a System Administrator Do?

System administrators manage and maintain an organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and security systems. They ensure systems are available, secure, and optimized for performance and user needs.

System Administrator Salary in Portland

The median salary for a System Administrator in Portland is $97,761 per year. The range is $75K - $125K (P10: $59,778, P90: $159,246). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $65K - $115K. In Europe: €50K - €80K. Cost of living in Portland is high compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

Linux/Windows Server Networking Database Administration Security Management Automation & Scripting Monitoring Tools

The Portland Job Market

Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries. Manufacturing, consumer brands, and healthcare anchor a market with strong creative industries.

Top industries: Manufacturing, Outdoor & Consumer Brands, Healthcare, Creative Industries.

TriMet provides solid public transit; tech companies prioritize remote work and flexible hours culturally.

Career Path & 2026 Trends

System administrators advance to senior administrator, infrastructure engineer, or cloud architect roles; many specialize in security or specific platforms. System administration in 2026 is shifting toward cloud and hybrid environments, with strong demand for skills in infrastructure as code and containerization.

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Discuss a major infrastructure project you managed—cover planning, implementation, risk mitigation, and how you measured success beyond uptime metrics.

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