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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$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Engineer next-gen GPU systems by driving feature enablement, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and customer satisfaction through innovative software solut...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This key role involves risk assessment, site inspections, and promoting...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$68K - $105K *

Join us to support and enhance the Epic Resolute Hospital Billing application, driving process improvements and user engagement through analysis, configuration, and problem resolution within dynamic h...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform engineering support for the Coast Guard's NAIS, developing innovative monitoring solutions and addressing complex system issues to ensure optimal performance and compliance with internationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $287K *

Drive the design and development of cloud-native management solutions integrating GPUs with datacenter ecosystems, focusing on scalability, performance, and operational transparency across HPC, cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize data workflows by building and maintaining high-performance data pipelines, implementing CI/CD processes, and enhancing data models for analytical solutions that drive business outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a forward-thinking team to design and develop innovative AI applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance client solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure performance, sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $89K *

Join to manage and fulfill national events sponsorships, collaborating across teams to meet revenue goals and enhance partner relationships while ensuring successful execution and activation of sponso...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $226K *

Drive cutting-edge offensive security operations targeting AI systems, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing automated solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $115K *

Champion the planning and execution of complex multi-team releases, driving high-quality delivery across diverse applications. Provide strategic guidance, foster collaboration, and lead continuous imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $122K *

Shape security governance for Federal and DoD clients by conducting complex risk assessments and ensuring alignment with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP standards. Collaborate to translate security needs into effe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$123K - $172K *

Drive the evolution of our SaaS platform as a Senior Developer focused on enhancing IT insights and governance, collaborating in a dynamic team to build scalable solutions that tackle modern challenge...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning solutions by empowering organizations through customer-focused sales engineering, ensuring alignment of technology with growth objectives and driving impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $137K *

Partner with us to optimize industrial water treatment programs, enhancing system performance and customer relationships through expertise in troubleshooting and technical management. Drive continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $160K *

Champion the development of a new web application, utilizing your full-stack expertise in React and TypeScript while enabling seamless migration and authentication through Microsoft APIs, all within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

The Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Security at Vanta will design and build scalable infrastructure to support rapid growth while ensuring security and reliability. This role involves wor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $132K *

Engineer an advanced Cisco ISE architecture to secure enterprise access, driving policy implementation, compliance, and operational excellence across network environments while integrating identity se...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transitioning operations by managing vendor partnerships, streamlining processes, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer for optimal performance in low to moderately complex proj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $145K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality programming solutions for clinical trials. Utilize your expertise in SAS to generate valuable datasets, ensuring compliance with regulatory stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $138K *

Take ownership of the SAP environment for migration to S/4HANA, ensuring system stability, compliance, and performance. Collaborate on technical solutions, manage system administration, and optimize c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Design scalable infrastructure supporting rapid growth in data and service usage. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance security practices and ensure high system performance and reliab...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading our ServiceNow platform management team. Drive innovation and user satisfaction while overseeing development, strategic direction, and stakeholder collaboration in a global...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software applications, optimize APIs and UI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and quality in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $165K *

Develop high-quality software solutions while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Collaborate on complex client applications and enhance system performance, ensuring scalability and reliability in c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 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.