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However, many experts agree that skills like effective communication and collaboration are just as important. With that in mind, in this ebook we are highlighting essential skills for sysadmins to stay competitive in the job market. These chapters will delve into important technical requirements as well as non-technical skills that hiring managers see as crucial.  \n[Linux.com](Linux.com) has published several lists highlighting important skills for sysadmins. These lists correctly balance generalized skills like problem solving and collaboration with technical skills such as experience with security tools and network administration.  \nToday, sysadmins also need command of configuration management tools such as Puppet, cloud computing platforms such as OpenStack, and, in some cases, emerging data center administration platforms such as Mesosphere’s Data Center Operating System. Facility with open source tools is also a key differentiator for many sysadmins.  \nAs Dice data scientist Yuri Bykov has noted, “Like many other tech positions, the role of the system administrator has evolved significantly over time due, in large part, to the shift from on-premise data centers to more cloud-based infrastructure and open source technologies. While some of the core responsibilities of a system administrator have not changed, the expectations and needs from employers have.”  \nAdditionally, “as businesses have begun relying more upon open source solutions to support their business needs, the sysadmin role has evolved, with employers looking for individuals with cloud computing and networking  \nFuture Proof Your SysAdmin Career  \nexperience and a strong working knowledge of configuration management tools....The future job outlook for system administrators looks promising, with current BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) research indicating employment for these professionals is expected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024,” Bykov said.  \nCurrent BLS research indicates employment for system administrators is expected to grow  \n8  \n%  \nfrom 2014 to 2024  \nExperience with emerging cloud infrastructure tools and open source technologies can also make a substantial compensation difference for sysadmins. According to a salary study from Puppet,“Sysadmins aren’t making as much as their peers. The most common salary range for sysadmins in the United States is $75,000-$100,000, while the four other most common practitioner titles (systems developer/engineer, DevOps engineer, software developer/engineer, and architect) are most likely to earn $100,000–$125,000 .”  \nSysadmins who have experience with OpenStack and Linux can also fare better in the hiring and salary pool. Fifty-one percent of surveyed hiring managers said that knowledge of cloud platforms has a big impact on opensource hiring decisions, according to the 2016 Linux Foundation/Dice Open Source Jobs Report. 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