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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$150K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with clients to understand security needs and develop innovative services. Leverage your cloud security knowledge to enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Contribute to the development of high-quality web applications, engaging with customers and stakeholders. Leverage full-stack expertise and a proactive approach to enhance software solutions across th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the development and implementation of identity and access management solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance IAM strategies that empower se...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Create a robust data security framework as a Senior Data Security Engineer, ensuring compliance and governance for Azure platforms. Spearhead encryption, access controls, and privacy measures across m...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role impacting future energy systems by leading innovative transmission planning initiatives and collaborating with industry experts. Drive technical insights while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $205K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing control system strategies for large-scale natural gas power plants, ensuring design integrity across generations and enhancing operational performance through...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks, deploying and managing Helm charts across diverse Kubernetes environments, while collaborating with teams to optimize platform p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engage in the installation and management of SAP systems while ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security across diverse platforms for enterprise applications, supporting critical busines...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps integration with AI agents. As a critical leader, you'll manage day-to-day operations, inspire a talented engineering team, and optimize workflows to enhance our i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's integral to the DOJ's litigation mission, supporting complex applications as an E-Discovery Application Administrator. This fully remote role demands expert programming skills to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $193K *

Shape the future of healthcare integration by leading efforts in network and data integration, ensuring compliance and modernization across workflows. Drive multi-year roadmaps while fostering high-pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $184K *

Champion a team driving platform engineering excellence, ensuring robust AI-native practices and efficient delivery. You'll manage projects, coach engineers, and elevate architectural standards to emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion strategic initiatives by aligning technical teams and stakeholders. Leverage analytical and communication skills to drive clarity and progress across complex projects, ensuring optimal collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advanced epidemiological research, driving methodologies and findings to improve health outcomes in worker populations, while managing project teams and liaising with key stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Serve as a senior-level professional managing complex inquiries, delivering exceptional customer support services on justice programs, and ensuring client satisfaction across multiple communication ch...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $170K *

Partner with us to lead test planning and execution for a critical biometric program. Oversee defect management and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $217K *

Transform customer experiences by leading end-to-end systems engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable, scalable backend services and modern frontend applicatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $161K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading cross-functional projects within Technical Operations. Drive execution of initiatives from development to registration while fostering collaboration and ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $175K *

Reimagine the future of technology as you lead architectural designs for complex, scalable systems. This role focuses on establishing standards and ensuring compliance for enterprise technologies in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $175K *

Take ownership of complex IT projects from planning to delivery, managing resources and cross-functional teams while ensuring outcomes align with organizational goals and stay on budget and schedule...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.