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 - $160K *

Drive AI innovations by collaborating with clients, integrating into teams, and developing scalable solutions, while leveraging your extensive engineering experience in a fast-paced, remote work envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff AI Engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to architect and implement cutting-edge AI solutions that address real-world challenges across complex systems and architec...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform your career by leveraging advanced AI/ML skills in a dynamic team. Collaborate directly with clients or build products as part of a FullStack team, tackling real-world challenges and driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in a dynamic, hybrid environment, contributing to the evolution of techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $199K *

Optimize your career by leading a specialized controls engineering team to design and deliver integrated systems for data centers. Drive project execution, team development, and enhance customer solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape innovative AI solutions by integrating with client teams or building products in a collaborative environment. Bring your expertise to tackle complex challenges and contribute to meaningful proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as an AI Engineer, integrating advanced AI solutions into client projects while enhancing product development processes through collaboration and innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems, drive innovations in machine learning, and build high-performance solutions that address compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by integrating and building scalable solutions that drive business success. Join a collaborative team to tackle real-world challenges and enhance client products thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by building and maintaining high-performance systems, integrating with clients’ teams, and tackling complex problems with cutting-edge technology and practices in dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower innovation in AI as you partner with clients, tackling engineering challenges through team integration and product design, while shaping advanced AI solutions in dynamic environments and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping cutting-edge AI solutions by integrating with clients' teams or building products, ensuring robust, high-performance code and real-world problem-solving in complex systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and modernize enterprise applications using C#, .NET, and SQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring system stability and efficiency through troubleshoo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to negotiate and document real estate financing, support capital-raising activities, and advise on joint ventures and corporate transactions, ensuring compliance and strategic alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in designing and scaling robust PHP backend systems for EBPP solutions, ensuring seamless API integration, and enhancing data processing while driving compliance and efficiency within...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's innovating robust applications by leveraging your expertise in React and Python/Django. You'll drive technical initiatives, enhance user experiences, and lead high-impact projects t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Develop and enhance robust, integrated platforms, leveraging fullstack expertise. Collaborate with senior engineers, contribute to reliable systems, and solve complex challenges in a production enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $210K *

Champion the design and execution of global leave policies that enhance employee experience and ensure compliance. Oversee leave programs and manage benefits for a diverse workforce, driving improveme...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Transform the healthcare landscape as a Software Engineer, collaborating on innovative applications that leverage cutting-edge technology. Deliver high-quality solutions, maintain robust infrastructur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing strategic communication initiatives for government programs, ensuring effective messaging for both internal and external audiences while driving team perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate software development through hands-on leadership, driving integration and user-focused delivery while growing a high-performing engineering team focused on mobile solutions in challenging envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform global tax operations by driving process improvements and automation. Collaborate with teams worldwide, enhancing financial reporting and compliance with cutting-edge technologies while ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $114K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing and managing outside plant construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering effective collaboration across multiple stakeholders to deliver i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$78K - $118K *

Transform the network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance systems. Engage in optimizing reliability and security while collaborating on innovative solutions to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Deliver effective emergency protection strategies for advanced reactor licensing, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations through collaborative teamwork, innovative planning, and robust technical ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.