Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Systems administrator?
A playbook and a disk graph come earlier. Bringing a server up at 4 a.m. and talking to the user do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Systems administrator
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#68 / 103
View rankingSystems administrator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Automate accounts, backups and patches.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Document, inventory and alerts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Incidents, outages and on-call.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Install, cable and touch hardware.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Permissions, security and difficult users.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Decide what patches and what waits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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
IS WORK OVER?
Junior developer
31%↓
#30 / 103
View rankingJunior developer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop Web sites.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- computer programming
- decentralized application frameworks
- blockchain openness
- software components libraries
- ICT debugging tools
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1251.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512