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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$120K - $140K *

Champion cloud reliability and scalability by designing, automating, and supporting AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes environments. Contribute to incident response, deployment automation, and operatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Advance security practices across cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and incident response. Collaborate with teams to embed security throughout the software lifecycle, enhancing the reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate multi-cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with teams for seamless operations, addressing both technical and strategic objec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $273K *

Transform security practices by designing robust defenses across cloud, networks, and OS layers, while enhancing product safety and driving innovative security features for a dynamic engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $204K *

Accelerate product security by designing and implementing robust security measures across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and services, collaborating with teams to fortify Tailscale against emerging...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud operations by leveraging your expertise in AWS ECS and CI/CD. Play a key role in enhancing security, reliability, and performance for critical backend services supporting veterans' hea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Engage in designing, building, and operating multi-environment infrastructures to support customer workloads across diverse environments, including public cloud and isolated setups, with a focus on au...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform our systems through innovative Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, integrate AI t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable integrations and customer-facing APIs, leading projects with a focus on iPaaS platforms. You will mentor and guide engineers while ensuring code quality, impacting...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $112K *

Engage your technical expertise as you lead engineering solutions, enhancing network reliability and customer satisfaction while mentoring peers and supporting managed services across diverse platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $160K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading platform automation efforts and delivering self-service solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering efficacy while driving the technical direct...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading DevOps innovation through deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD architecture. Transform operations and enhance user experience with modern tools while mentoring engineers for p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing features for distributed storage systems, focusing on diagnosing bottlenecks, enhancing scalability, and improving infrastructure for data-intensive workloads through col...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform our large-scale infrastructure through innovative solutions and exemplary maintenance skills. Drive exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability while enhancing the digital experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is reliable and scalable. You will build, operate, and enhance production systems using Kubernetes, AWS, and automation, making an impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $98K *

Champion innovative software development to enhance user experiences and optimize processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that drive business goals and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative AWS infrastructure solutions while managing EKS lifecycle, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to support enterprise growth and compliance audit rea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop scalable, secure infrastructure for our Virtual Ai Lab, enabling remote access and processing of 100,000+ documents daily through advanced LLM technologies. Lead projects, ensuring high perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate customer success by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using JFrog products, Docker, and Kubernetes. Collaborate across teams to enhance DevOps practices and influence product directio...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $172K *

Drive successful outcomes by managing high-complexity technical projects, fostering customer relationships, and promoting best practices for enterprise solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of IT operations, managing identity, access, and endpoint management while ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate with teams on compliance and support employee IT needs in a fully remote...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Drive the design and technical support in data center operations, managing infrastructure projects and drafting technical documentation to ensure optimal performance and compliance across multiple POP...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $144K *

Unlock the potential of technology by leading IAM solutions and SaaS operations. Design automation workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance security in a rapidly growing IT environment, driving opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $154K *

Lead advanced IBM Power Systems engineering to enhance security, performance, and automation for enterprise applications. Provide expert technical guidance while supporting a critical infrastructure e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.