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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$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and scaling of robust cloud infrastructure, enhancing deployment pipelines and reliability. Own end-to-end processes while fostering DevOps best practices in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a skilled team in custom application development on the ServiceNow platform, driving innovation for key stakeholders while collaborating in a fully remote, agile environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-faceted programs from award to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic customer engagement by educating on cybersecurity solutions, identifying unique challenges, and delivering tailored end-to-end security offerings that enhance organization resilience a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $148K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with sales to provide tailored security solutions, addressing client challenges through insightful demonstrations and education, ensuring their operations remain prot...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support and educate our clients through technical insights, helping them understand and resolve cybersecurity challenges with innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales to tailor security strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence and reliability across our product portfolio, leading SRE and QA teams while defining strategy, metrics, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering and security...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects across teams. Leverage your expertise in SRE and cloud technologies to drive compliance and automation. Collaborate with cross-funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $241K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you develop advanced system software for next-gen O-RAN infrastructures. Collaborate across hardware, software, and networking groups to enhance performance and efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Lead the configuration and optimization of Workday to enhance employee experience. Partner across departments to identify needs, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement in HR processes w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $144K *

Champion the design and operation of secure CI/CD pipelines, optimizing cloud infrastructure for mission-critical systems, ensuring performance, security, and availability across a dynamic enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $142K *

Lead the charge in advancing cloud strategy by developing automated CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance DevSecOps practices while ensuring robust security and compliance througho...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driven to deliver robust Drupal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless applications while ensuring best coding practices and performance satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Shape operational excellence in incident management, driving swift resolutions across networks, while coordinating high-stakes incidents and ensuring SLA compliance globally, enabling seamless connect...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing complex tax credit compliance projects. Collaborate with multi-stakeholders, oversee project timelines, and ensure compliance with IRA tax credits. Ideal for detail-ori...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of operational excellence in a large federal IT program, leading teams in service delivery, compliance, and performance metrics while leveraging AI innovations to enhance processes and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $213K *

Lead the charge in managing complex cross-functional technology programs, advancing strategic goals, and delivering enterprise initiatives that span multiple organizational domains, enhancing collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud and AI infrastructure. In this crucial role, you'll architect and implement scalable solutions while guiding cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative software solutions that enhance customer operations. You will work closely with clients, translating needs into technical requirements and delivering tailored integ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that supports multiple cybersecurity engagements and provides technical expertise to ensure project quality and client satisfaction. Collaborate with clients to identify new opportunities...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Full Stack Developer, designing scalable solutions for a cutting-edge security platform. Collaborate with experts to enhance features and improve system architecture in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to a cutting-edge SaaS platform that processes billions of messages daily. Work with a modern tech stack to improve global health outcomes for d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $199K *

Drive innovation by leading the architecture and management of enterprise OpenShift platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, automation, and operational excellence in hy...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $240K *

Elevate system architecture by designing ICAM solutions that align functional and technical needs within enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with users to ensure compliance and standards across se...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.