Phone screen (15–20 min) Recruiter reviews background, availability, salary range, basic fit. Technical phone/video interview (30–45 min) Questions on OS (Linux/Windows), networking, backups, scripting; one practical troubleshooting scenario. Hands-on technical assessment (60–90 min) Live lab or take-home task: configure service, fix simulated outage, write a short script. Onsite / final video interview (60 min) Deeper systems design, security, incident response, cross-team collaboration; meet manager and peers. Reference & offer Check references, extend offer, discuss start date and onboarding.