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      System Administrator Interview

      Nov 18, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at IBM

      Interview

      Relative easy getting on technical questions fast. The questions werent so diffucult and they were about Linux and basic networking. Soon we had also a simple technical asset on one of their remote server. Like i had to create a linux user, install apache and mysql, set up a virtual host and change rights of files. It was a good experience

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Differences between TCP and UDP protocol
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      Other System Administrator Interview Reviews for IBM

      System Administrator Interview

      Mar 20, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at IBM (New York, NY)

      Interview

      Friendly with nice people and very good energy. Was very focused on knowing what I can bring to the table and why I was the best candidate for the role. Overall was a great experience because I ended up clearing all the 3 rounds and was offered the job.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They asked questions like: tell me about yourself. How would you manage a scenario where a co worker is not been nice and team player with you type...
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      System Administrator Interview

      Oct 16, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Vienna
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at IBM (Vienna)

      Interview

      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.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe how you troubleshoot a Linux server that won't boot. How do you diagnose high CPU usage on a Windows server? Explain how you configure and secure SSH access. How would you set up and maintain a RAID array?
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      Systems Administrator Interview

      Jun 11, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Dubai
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at IBM (Dubai)

      Interview

      Tell me about yourself. Walk me through your resume. How did you hear about this position? Why do you want to work at this company? Why do you want this job? Why should we hire you? What can you bring to the company? What are your greatest strengths?

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself. Walk me through your resume. How did you hear about this position? Why do you want to work at this company? Why do you want this job? Why should we hire you? What can you bring to the company? What are your greatest strengths?
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