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> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Evan Pettrey
> 
> "What are the primary differentiators between a sys admin with a senior
> level skillset and one with a junior level skillset?"

A good Jr is resourceful and creative, and can figure out how to handle any 
problem you put in front of them.
Reactive.

A good Sr is proactive and preventive.  Organized, knows what's going to expire 
and when.  Knows what the *life plans* are of the people in the group, so they 
can plan even human staffing accordingly.  Not to mention, knowing the 
deliverables and objectives of the groups being supported.

That being said - 

Often times, a Sr gets too stuck in a rut.  Tries to solve a new problem with 
old tools.  Often a good Jr will add a fresh perspective, know a new tool or a 
new development in an old tool.  The good Jr read the manual more recently...

The best mix overall is some Jr, some Sr, working together.  And positively 
devoid of complete dominance.

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