Entry-Level Systems Administrator Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Systems Administrator
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Entry-level Systems Administrator interviews at FAANG companies typically follow a structured process: initial recruiter screening for background and motivation, followed by 2-3 technical rounds assessing systems fundamentals and hands-on knowledge, a systems administration scenario round testing real-world problem-solving, a behavioral round evaluating cultural fit with company leadership principles, and a hiring manager round for final role-specific assessment. The process spans 4-6 weeks total.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
25 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Fundamentals Phone Screen
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Linux and Windows Deep Dive Technical Screen
65 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Systems Administration Real-World Scenarios
70 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Infrastructure Security and Backup/Disaster Recovery
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Cultural Fit Assessment
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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