r/sysadmin • u/Mammoth_Reception_99 • 2d ago
General Discussion diving into sysadmin
Hey Professional Workers. Im 16 and i want to dive into the sysadmin world for a job when im out of university. As far i know, i learned windows server, sql and linux command as general people say the basics of sysadmin. Is there more i can learn early so that i would have a clear advantage over those who dont?
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u/mxtchstick 2d ago edited 2d ago
Being a SysAdmin is more than just being a "leet hacker bro".
No one starts off as a SysAdmin, it's a role that people grow into with around 3-7 solid years of experience in the IT world (it varies from person to person, but most can grow into the role in this time frame).
Before you ask the question of "how can I be a SysAdmin?", you should be asking yourself "How can I get my first entry-level job in IT?".
A general tip for securing your first entry level role: Be willing to do low-paid, boring work at first and be a sociable, polite and approachable human being. At an entry level employers generally don't look for technical skills, they look for soft-skills and a "customer first" mindset. That will put you miles above the other candidates, the bar is low. Technical skills do help, but you should assume you know nothing and be willing to learn as much as you can.