Systems Administrator
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Rockville, MD · $122k a year · Posted October 22, 2026
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This listing pays about $121,790 a year. Across 80 open systems administrator listings that state pay, the middle half runs $93,500 to $128,000 and the median is $110,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 11% above the median.
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About the job
...Summary The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration security and operational maintenance of diverse Windows and Cloud Services. This role directly supports the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) services and NIST Mission Essential Functions...