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Systemadministrator

system administrator

noun zues-TEEM-ad-mi-nis-trah-tor Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

sysadmin

Usage Note

Systemadministrator maintain and configure computer networks and servers in organisations. Informal: Sysadmin. The role bridges IT operation and security; often one of the first IT hires in a small or medium enterprise.

Examples

"Der Systemadministrator richtete die neuen Benutzerkonten für die neuen Mitarbeiter ein."

Natural Translation

The system administrator set up the new user accounts for the new employees.

Literal Translation

The system-administrator set up the new user-accounts for the new employees.

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