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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$127K - $165K *

Elevate the security landscape by assessing, mitigating, and guiding application security and penetration testing initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance with cybersecurity f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $95K *

Shape the future of building automation and electrical monitoring systems by providing technical support in design, integration, and collaboration with diverse engineering teams in a remote work setti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the customer success experience for public sector clients, driving adoption and engagement. You'll bridge connections between government users and our product, ensuring impactful support acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$156K - $215K *

Advance your career by owning our cutting-edge AI Gateway infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance while mentoring peers and driving techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving our interoperability platform for patient data retrieval and compliance. Collaborate with a remote team to tackle complex challenges and leverage AI tools fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in analyzing and optimizing IT systems while enhancing user experience through scalable solutions. Collaborate with business units to develop and implement robust integrations, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

Design and develop innovative lunar mission concepts, including landers and surface systems, driving technology breakthroughs. Collaborate with teams to ensure mission success, blending technical exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI-native software development by leading a dynamic engineering team, enhancing capabilities, and delivering high-quality solutions within an agile, collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to elevate our platform through full stack development, from creating microservices to enhancing APIs and UI. You'll play a key role in software delivery, driving innovation for customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Drive groundbreaking AI research into secure production systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative AI agent infrastructure, transforming academic concepts into robust, scalable products th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative storage solutions and enhance infrastructure for AI and performance-focused environments, tackling complex challenges in file systems and networking to drive scalability and resil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $182K *

Explore a pivotal role in AI infrastructure where you'll architect, enhance, and scale systems, lead incident response, and foster cross-functional collaboration to optimize platform capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of seamless accounting system integrations, optimizing processes across partner businesses. Lead key projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while building a high-perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by overseeing full-cycle recruitment activities, mentoring team members, and driving hiring strategies across multiple functions, ensuring alignment wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Help us optimize our DevOps processes by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting tools, ensuring seamless delivery and collaboration across teams for a smooth operational flow...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing real-time operations for a multi-technology renewable energy portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while overseeing a 24/7 operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of custom software solutions by applying your expertise in Node.JS and cloud technologies to meet diverse client needs, while ensuring a robust and agile development process from...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in enhancing endpoint security and data protection strategies. Collaborate closely with IT and security teams to implement and optimize enterprise technologies tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Pioneer end-to-end localization operations, enhancing systems and workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality and scalability in multilingual content delivery and incide...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of key flight data systems, driving innovation through advanced software development and DevOps practices. Collaborate with experts to enhance operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a cutting-edge healthcare data platform, utilizing Elixir and Python to create scalable applications that drive innovation and enhance patient outcomes thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $237K *

Execute the integration of requirements management tools, ensuring end-to-end traceability in a complex systems engineering environment. Collaborate across engineering teams to enhance traceability, q...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $142K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Android Platform Developer, collaborating across teams to enhance our secure custom Android operating system, focusing on security and innovation in mobile applicatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced motion systems, ensuring high-performance delivery while collaborating with teams to meet customer expectations and optimize product compliance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.