Systems Administrator Mid-Level Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Systems Administrator
Mid Level
8 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies conduct comprehensive interview processes for mid-level Systems Administrator roles consisting of an initial recruiter screen, technical assessments across multiple infrastructure domains, hands-on troubleshooting scenarios, infrastructure design discussions, and behavioral evaluations. The process assesses depth of systems knowledge, practical troubleshooting abilities, architectural thinking, and alignment with company leadership principles.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Linux Systems Administration Deep Dive
90 min7 focus topicstechnical
4
Windows Server Administration Deep Dive
90 min7 focus topicstechnical
5
Infrastructure Design and Troubleshooting
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity Specialization
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
7
Behavioral and Leadership Principles
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Hiring Manager Round
50 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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