Microsoft Systems Administrator (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Systems Administrator
Microsoft
Mid Level
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's Systems Administrator interview process typically consists of a recruiter screening call, followed by technical phone screening, and onsite interviews covering systems knowledge, infrastructure design, troubleshooting, and cultural fit. The process emphasizes hands-on infrastructure management experience, problem-solving under pressure, and alignment with enterprise IT best practices.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Systems & Infrastructure Knowledge
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Active Directory, Group Policy & Identity Management
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Networking, Infrastructure Operations & Troubleshooting
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral, Collaboration & Cultural Alignment
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral