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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$225K - $275K *

Transform accounting operations by leading a high-performing team to ensure compliance, efficiency, and readiness for a public company. Drive strategic initiatives for IPO preparation, risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Transform the software development process by leading a talented team focused on creating advanced military systems. Drive innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $350K *

Shape the future of mission-critical electrical design by managing projects from concept to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing design standards while ensuring quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Architect and lead the design of secure, resilient cloud environments and Zero Trust architectures within a federal healthcare setting, ensuring adherence to stringent security standards and moderniza...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in data quality at MDO! Utilize your 8+ years of data experience and technical skills to enhance analytics, automation, and collaboration with regulatory teams in a key advisory role...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $225K *

Lead a diverse team of project managers and engineers, overseeing FAA technical services across multiple regions. Drive operational excellence, manage up to $50M projects, and foster client relationsh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $266K *

Drive success as you lead a remote team of Systems Engineers to enhance technical sales and partner engagement across the Southwest Mountain region, ensuring strong product adoption in a rapidly evolv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $185K *

Provide expert database administration for Oracle and PostgreSQL in on-premise and AWS environments. Manage lifecycle support while ensuring efficiency, security, and recovery of databases in a collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading utility-scale battery commissioning projects. Ensure compliance with design and construction standards while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate customer success by providing expert technical solutions and guidance on ServiceNow Risk & Resilience products, ensuring effective configuration and implementation that drives business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support advanced troubleshooting within the Technology Operations Center, optimizing monitoring systems like SolarWinds, leading incident management, and mentoring junior analysts to enhance operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform connectivity across multiple data centers by leading integration efforts, ensuring standardization, mitigating risk, and delivering projects on schedule while fostering collaboration with cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $170K *

Lead strategic direction and modernization of the IBM i platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure system efficiency, security, and support while driving innovations and projects that align with org...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving customer technical issues with urgency. Collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects while enhancing our cloud-connected technology offerings for an ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $215K *

Help us optimize energy solutions by leading the commissioning of power plants. Drive performance and safety while collaborating with teams to ensure efficient plant operations and regulatory complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Champion the design and development of scalable software that enables robust enterprise solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring secure and efficient applications across bot...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Administrator, focusing on maintaining and securing a hybrid infrastructure across Windows Server and RHEL platforms while ensuring system stability and compliance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focusing on scalable platform development, mentoring engineers, and enhancing infrastructure practices for optimal performance and growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform Radiology operations by implementing and optimizing Epic Radiant workflows. Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to enhance patient care and operational performance through effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Lead the charge in establishing a hybrid FinOps framework, enhancing cost transparency and financial accountability in cloud and on-premises infrastructures while collaborating with key stakeholders t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the charge in configuring and deploying Azure Cloud services using Infrastructure as Code. Collaborate with developers to create scalable, secure solutions for customer-facing applications while...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage in building and automating CI/CD processes across diverse environments while supporting modernization and testing efforts to ensure smooth transitions to operations and maintenance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $248K *

Lead enterprise security modernization initiatives while defining Zero Trust architectures aligned with NIST standards. Guide teams to implement secure designs and ensure operational effectiveness acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.