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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$388K - $500K+*

Elevate ad performance by optimizing infrastructure for low latency and high throughput. Drive system efficiency while managing performance metrics, automated benchmarking, and collaboration with cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructure through innovative deployment and optimization. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and scalability for mission-critical federal applications. Drive initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$55K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll install, maintain, and troubleshoot diagnostic instruments, enhancing customer satisfaction and compliance while achieving business goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$55K - $110K *

Join us in a vital field-based role, supporting diagnostic systems through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Drive customer satisfaction and ensure compliance while collaborating across...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven initiatives to drive business insights, refine decision logic, and enhance collaboration across teams. Utilize statistical modeling and advanced analytics to im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Champion database innovation through engineering, security hardening, and migration support across environments to enhance stability and performance in a remote, collaborative setting...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate change management practices by overseeing technology transitions, ensuring governance, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with teams to maintain efficient workflows and uphold o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower medical research advancement by developing data compliance programs and supporting regulatory standards in nonclinical studies to address key public health challenges and enhance countermeasur...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Champion impactful research that drives product decisions in the secrets management domain, ensuring user needs influence development while working in a fast-paced environment with high ownership and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $295K *

Champion cutting-edge mechanical systems for data centers by leading design and analysis of liquid cooling technologies, ensuring operational excellence and reliability for critical infrastructures wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform cloud environments by automating deployment and testing processes. Support modernization efforts and ensure seamless transitions to O&M. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing technical aspects of large-scale litigation support projects. Drive innovative solutions, support complex case requirements, and lead teams to deliver high-quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design, build, and optimize a robust data platform infrastructure, ensuring data reliability and quality while mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical strategy acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $215K *

Elevate your career by managing critical tenant fit-out projects in data centers. This role demands cross-functional collaboration and strategic leadership to deliver infrastructure on time and within...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $142K *

Make your mark at the forefront of the Green Energy transition by leading IEC61850 architecture definition and implementation, fostering collaboration with product teams, and driving innovative soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Engineer desktop virtualization solutions by managing end-user applications, ensuring compatibility, and delivering automation in a secure environment. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in IT infrastructure and solution architecture. Be a key player in designing scalable, innovative cloud solutions ensuring alignment with enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize, maintain, and enhance data environments by leveraging expertise in CloudSQL/PostgreSQL and MongoDB, ensuring reliability, performance, and security in a dynamic, remote setting while collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Support organizational resilience by leading continuity of operations planning, coordinating risk assessments, and ensuring critical functions persist during disruptions in a federal IT environment. E...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $118K *

Drive AI and automation initiatives by analyzing processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing tailored solutions to enhance business efficiency and support ongoing improvements in automat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $205K *

Elevate energy project outcomes by preparing financial models and conducting due diligence evaluations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive feasibility studies and economic assessments, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $162K *

Shape the future of customer lifecycle systems by leading strategic initiatives across departments to enhance retention and expand outcomes while driving large-scale programs from conception to execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing transformative network solutions that empower customers and internal teams to optimize their telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation within th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $127K *

Deliver top-notch cloud operations support by managing client onboarding and IT system migrations across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Linux environments. Collaborate with clients to tailor solutions, tro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $127K *

Optimize client onboarding by engaging in cloud technology deployments, migrations, and support services. Collaborate with project teams to design secure solutions, address infrastructure needs, and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.