ISCO-08 2522
Systems administrators
100.0%
ADI · 1st of 433 · 95% interval 100.0–100.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 100.0% of the task time of systems administrators, and finish 4.6% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full100.0%
1st of 433 · interval 100.0–100.0
ADI3 · full delegation4.6%
81st of 433 · interval 0.0–14.8
ADIs · share of time60.3%
56th of 433 · interval 57.0–63.8
Evidence20
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 0.0%L2Partial delegation · 95.4%L3Full delegation · 4.6%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
20 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 8.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 7.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 6.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 6.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 6.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.Network and Computer Systems Administrators · supplemental task | 4.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Train people in computer system use.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 5 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.Network and Computer Systems Administrators · supplemental task | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.Network and Computer Systems Administrators · supplemental task | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 100.0% | 100 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.751 | 96 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.79 | 70 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 83 | 78 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.525 | 89 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.337 | 93 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (25)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Database designers and administrators 2521 | 100.0 | |
| Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified 2529 | 98.5 | |
| Software and applications developers and analysts not elsewhere classified 2519 | 98.3 | |
| Computer network professionals 2523 | 98.2 | |
| Software developers 2512 | 97.0 | |
| Applications programmers 2514 | 97.0 | |
| Web and multimedia developers 2513 | 95.1 | |
| Systems analysts 2511 | 94.3 |
Dashed line: systems administrators (100.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Systems administrators (ISCO-08 2522), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2522
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Systems administrators (ISCO-08 2522)}
}Machine-readable
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