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System Administrator

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System Administrators are responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing an organization’s computer systems, networks, and servers. This collection is the perfect starting point for professionals with little background in IT or cybersecurity.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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1660

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About this Collection

The courses in the System Administrator Collection will help you build a foundation of knowledge and hands-on skills related to network devices and configurations, maintaining business systems, and leveraging security tools. These skills can start your journey toward your first IT position or prepare you for further industry training and certifications.

Our courses feature thoughtful, bite-sized content from expert instructors who have helped thousands of other beginners grasp fundamental IT and cybersecurity topics. Topics include network architecture, firewalls, secure data storage, and more. 

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Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

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Practice

Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

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Prove

Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

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Train Your Team

Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

Instructors

Garret Donaldson
Lab Architect
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Christian D'Amico
Data Compliance Manager and IT Consultant
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Joseph White
Lab Architect
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Yacine Benbelkacem
IT Trainer and Consultant at CISCO, VMWare
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Imran Muthuvappa
Co-Founder, Kayyo.xyz
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Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

Success from Our Learners

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

Cassandra

Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

"I was able to earn both my Security+ and CySA+ in two months. I give all the credit to Cybrary. I’m also proud to announce I recently accepted a job as a Cyber Systems Engineer at BDO... I always try to debunk the idea that you can't get a job without experience or a degree."

Casey

Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

"Cybrary has helped me improve my hands-on skills and pass my toughest certification exams, enabling me to achieve 13 advanced certifications and successfully launch my own business. I love the practice tests for certification exams, especially, and appreciate the wide-ranging training options that let me find the best fit for my goals"

Angel

Founder,/ IntellChromatics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This collection is for learners with minimal background in IT or cybersecurity who are interested in beginning their career in this exciting field or transitioning into IT or cybersecurity from another field. It has no prerequisites; however, the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course or IT and Cybersecurity Foundations career path would be helpful to tackle some of the more advanced concepts.

What are some System Administrator responsibilities and job requirements?

A system administrator is the first point-of-contact for a company’s network users when they have technical issues. Some key responsibilities and job requirements include:

  • User support and troubleshooting
  • System maintenance
  • Network and server maintenance
  • Security and access control
  • Backup and incident recovery
  • Performance monitoring
Why is system administration important?

Modern businesses rely heavily on technology to operate and communicate, and SysAdmins play a crucial role in keeping IT operations running smoothly within an organization. System administrators manage and maintain servers, networks, and software, keeping systems secure, efficient, and up-to-date.

What jobs can I get as a system administrator?

A career in system administration can lead to a variety of IT and cybersecurity roles, depending on experience and specialization. Entry-level and early-career roles include IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Network Administrator, or System Administrator. From there, your career could take you anywhere, into IT management, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, DevOps, and more.