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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$100K - $120K *

Champion cybersecurity solutions by expanding existing accounts and securing new business. Drive relationships with key decision-makers, execute targeted territory plans, and negotiate contracts to en...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate success by leading seamless integrations of new client offices, ensuring technical excellence from assessment through deployment. A hands-on role that requires travel, strategic assessments...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge software solutions while enhancing production stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and modernize critical applications, ensuring peak operational readine...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $100K *

Partner with us to develop innovative digital solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, engaging with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, improve backend services, and design effective front...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a role focused on managing and optimizing Microsoft Data & Analytics platforms. Leverage your expertise in governance, administration, and operational excellence to enhance perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Drive the future of secure authentication services. Collaborate to enhance mechanisms, improve user experience, and ensure robust access management across diverse deployment models, impacting core com...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop and manage an Apple-centric IT environment, ensuring secure, automated user experiences and compliance with federal security standards while overseeing help desk operations and endpoint manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Engage as a crucial support to onsite construction, ensuring environmental compliance, permits, and regulations are met. Collaborate with project teams, monitor activities, and maintain documentation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $192K *

Transform software quality by leveraging agile methodologies and modern tech. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance processes while mentoring peers and delivering robust solutions in a continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Advance security engineering across embedded systems, focusing on RTOS and virtualization. Collaborate on architecture, implement defensive features, and ensure compliance with security standards thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by leading Workday Learning initiatives to enhance teammate growth, compliance, and organizational learning. Leverage AI and digital solutions to drive continuous improvement an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a team dedicated to enhancing credit risk strategies through innovative decision engine development and technical excellence, ensuring optimal underwriting processes for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects in a dynamic environment, supporting a key government program aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Drive high-quality outcomes through strategic pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance developer experiences and innovate on the Maestro platform by designing, building, and supporting enterprise software and APIs, while collaborating across teams to improve productivity...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the ScriptMed Cloud Platform. Contribute your C#, SQL, and scripting expertise to develop scalable systems, support customer onboarding, and enhance automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and AI platform adoption while optimizing operational efficiency. Act as a technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and innovative enterpris...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $96K *

Drive your career with impactful contributions in application administration. Collaborate with diverse teams to maintain secure and efficient on-premises installations, implementing enhancements while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer transformative Lustre architecture, driving the development of high-performance features. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and evaluate cutting-edge technologies for innovative s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance enterprise infrastructure reliability through engineering support, automation, and troubleshooting across cloud, storage, and networking technologies, ensuring alignment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the AI landscape by building innovative, agent-based systems that deliver real value. Collaborate with SMEs and end-users to create production-grade solutions, ensuring robust evaluations an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and enhance system reliability through automation, observability, and incident response. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices while gaining mentorship and experience in SRE met...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering real-time network applications. Leverage 5+ years' expertise in application engineering for switching systems in service provider and 5G markets, driving technical soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee commissioning activities for data center projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications, operational readiness, and stakeholder engagement across the project lifecycle. Driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $106K *

Join us to design and develop integrations for a next-gen AI platform while managing CI/CD and cloud operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable systems that support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering outstanding project management services, ensuring successful execution of real estate projects from inception to completion while driving strategic goals and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.