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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$134K - $205K *

Innovate and lead projects to modernize control systems for nuclear plants, overseeing technical execution and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in overseeing multi-site facility startups, managing vendor partnerships, and driving automation implementations to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency across projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$69K - $99K *

Empower healthcare transformation as an Epic Inpatient Application Analyst. Collaborate with teams to optimize Epic applications, enhance patient care, and support clinical workflows directly impactin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $100K *

Transform application development with impactful software solutions, ensuring seamless functionality and optimization through the Agile lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders while providing dedicat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $146K *

Optimize your career by driving Identity and Access Management solutions, ensuring robust security controls, and collaborating with SMEs to support a complex Oracle Identity Management environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead growth and capture efforts for strategic federal opportunities. This high-impact role blends strategy and execution, leveraging technology to create competitive bids and drive measurab...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's architecting and customizing an enterprise AI search platform, engaging with clients to implement and enhance solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape impactful BI solutions by leveraging Power BI expertise to design, develop, and optimize data models and reports that drive business insights, ensuring integration with diverse data sources and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Transform electrical engineering challenges into innovative solutions while leading a talented team. Oversee projects at nuclear facilities, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and sea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead digital strategy and system implementation, enhancing data practices in capital programs. Drive value through analytics, PMIS solutions, and effective stakeholder engagemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Transform database management by ensuring high performance, reliability, and automation. Collaborate with infrastructure teams while overseeing daily DBA operations for both production and development...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the user experience as a key Sr. Full Stack Engineer, driving innovation and improvement across our scalable product suite while collaborating with designers, product managers, and support t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering cost management excellence for a multi-phase, high-tech data center program. Collaborate with teams, drive value engineering, and ensure seamless client interface, while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$125K - $187K *

Architect robust IT security strategies, manage teams, and ensure compliance while driving infrastructure performance and risk reduction initiatives for enterprise endpoints and data protection...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $155K *

Take ownership of enterprise networking strategy and operations, leading technical teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable voice and data networking solutions across various corporate and retai...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $155K *

Join us to lead cost management for a major multi-phase construction program, enhancing client relations and project success through expertise in budgeting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Drive value through expert cost management on major multi-phase construction projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver precise budgeting, reporting, and strategic insights, ensuring proj...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional cost management for a major multi-phase construction program, acting as the key client interface and ensuring service excellence across extensive data center...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, delivering comprehensive cost management and overseeing complex multi-phase data center construction projects. Act as a key client liaison, providing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's leading complex software initiatives across departments. You will manage risks, schedules, and resources to ensure quality deliverables within time and budget constraints, while pri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive high-stakes IT transitions in healthcare, ensuring zero service interruptions and compliance adherence. Partner collaboratively with executive sponsors, oversee staffing and operations, and lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Lead and cultivate a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA and local regulations. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, enhance safety protocols, and drive continuous improv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday HR systems for international operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations while delivering exceptional support to HR teams across Canada and Mexico in b...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $197K *

Lead the charge in executing critical power system projects by providing hands-on technical expertise in commissioning and testing. Oversee field teams and ensure high-quality, safety-driven delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Oversee workforce operations and staffing visibility for a major program. Drive coordination across teams to ensure efficient onboarding and clearance processes while managing staffing actions, risks...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.