Explore High Paying Linux System Administrator Jobs

As a Linux System Administrator, you can take your career to new heights with Ladders. We host a carefully curated collection of high paying Linux System Administrator jobs from top employers. The opportunities listed here can help you not only earn a competitive salary, but also advance in a growing field.

Key Skills for Linux System Administrators

As a Linux System Administrator, you would be expected to have expertise in shell scripting, problem-solving, and have a strong understanding of Linux servers. Experience with networking, Unix/Linux architecture, and automation tools can also strengthen your candidacy.

Opportunities for Growth

The ever-evolving IT landscape presents ample opportunities for Linux System Administrators to grow both in terms of position and compensation. Stay at the forefront with the latest job postings in this category on Ladders.

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$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you support a multitenant application ecosystem. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance Oracle EBS services, ensure operational excellence, and drive technology innovations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $155K *

Shape the future of compliance audit controls by coordinating activities, ensuring information security adherence, and collaborating with diverse teams to manage multiple compliance programs effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of SKU-level capacity management to drive global infrastructure deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution, utilizing data analytics and project m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $192K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving impactful software solutions across backend services, APIs, and data workflows, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security and operational ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Join our innovative team as a front-end engineer to design and enhance tools that automate and manage cloud-based infrastructure, impacting customer experiences and ensuring a stable, flexible product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive platform integration and enhance capabilities through systems engineering expertise. Collaborate on future planning and analysis tasks, ensuring robust documentation and integration support whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and scaling robust software systems for a dynamic platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance patient care and drive technical innovation in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive full-stack development in a dynamic Agile environment, utilizing .Net technologies to build, design, and optimize cloud-based applications while ensuring robust performance and security standard...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead, mentor, and contribute to engineering excellence while managing a team of engineers. Spearhead complex software projects across diverse tech stacks and drive technical solutions that deliver val...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower healthcare transformation by developing scalable web applications and robust data solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative technology that enhances performance, observability...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Pioneer in CPU firmware development, integrating BIOS and boot software for system initialization. Collaborate with engineering teams to validate new hardware and enhance product performance through i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced EMT modeling and power system studies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance energy strategy while mentoring junior engineers and delivering quality results for c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing infrastructure reliability through innovative DevOps practices. You'll drive incident management, deploy strategic improvements, and collaborate with engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at a rapidly growing firm by leading a global talent acquisition strategy. This role requires building a dynamic, sourcing-driven recruiting team to meet ambitious hiring goals whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful backend system and UI development, optimizing data interactions, and maintaining a collaborative, remote-first work environment that fosters innovation and excell...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $169K *

Unlock growth by managing critical power solutions for key accounts. Collaborate across teams to drive commercial success and customer satisfaction while addressing challenges in the Data Center indus...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $154K *

Advance operational excellence by leading the standardization and rationalization of alert management processes, ensuring actionable alerts, improved operational coverage, and enhanced incident respon...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Transform the internal audit landscape by leading strategic initiatives, designing robust frameworks, and enhancing compliance while ensuring effective risk management and operational excellence acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead impactful power system studies and model development while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with leadership to enhance client advisory services and ensure project quality, driving innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of network support for Navy afloat systems. Collaborate with military and government personnel to resolve issues, enhance connectivity, and deliver IT solutions on board ships. Ensure h...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join us in overseeing customer relationships and sales, directing operations, ensuring quality standards, and achieving safety and satisfaction goals across Resident System Support locations while lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $158K *

Help us shape the reliability of cutting-edge AI services by defining SLOs, overseeing incident responses, and ensuring operational readiness. Leverage your expertise to establish monitoring systems t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $239K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing developer engagement. As a key contributor, you'll enhance the developer experience for our expanding product suite, creating tools, content, and connectivity soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate data-driven insights as a Senior Business Intelligence Architect. Lead BI strategy and infrastructure development, while collaborating with leadership on KPIs and self-service analytics to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $179K *

Unlock potential by shaping the developer experience across multiple products. Engage with diverse teams to improve tools and resources, while creating impactful content and fostering understanding fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the job duties of a Linux System Administrator?question toggle

    A Linux System Administrator is typically responsible for maintaining system efficiency, ensuring that the system infrastructure runs smoothly and reliably, and securing the company’s information systems.

  • What skills do employers look for in a Linux System Administrator candidate?question toggle

    Top employers usually look for skills such as proficiency in Linux OS, experience with Linux server, shell scripting abilities, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with network protocols and database management.

  • What kind of Linux System Administrator jobs are available on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders hosts a wide variety of Linux System Administrator jobs, ranging from junior level to senior level positions, across various industries. All jobs listed on Ladders pay $100k or more.