Automation index
How much of a Systems administrator’s job can AI already do?
A playbook and a disk graph come earlier. Bringing a server up at 4 a.m. and talking to the user do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Systems administrator
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#127 / 623
View rankingSystems administrator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Automate accounts, backups and patches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Document, inventory and alerts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Incidents, outages and on-call.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Install, cable and touch hardware.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Permissions, security and difficult users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Decide what patches and what waits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Automate accounts, backups and patches
- Document, inventory and alerts
- Incidents, outages and on-call
- Install, cable and touch hardware
- Permissions, security and difficult users
- Decide what patches and what waits
- sysadmin
- administrador de sistemas
- sistemas linux
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1244.00· ESCO/ISCO 2522
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Influencer / creator
30%
#50 / 623
View rankingInfluencer / creator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- produce statistical financial records
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- implement marketing strategies
- monitor financial accounts
- manage staff
- analyse booking patterns
- think analytically
- develop financial statistics reports
- apply numeracy skills
- forecast occupancy demand
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431