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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$199K - $235K *

Elevate your impact as you design and build real-time event-driven systems that revolutionize how pentest data is processed, transforming customer insights into immediate actions and shaping the futur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as an IT Solution Architect, overseeing ERP procurement and e-Procurement architecture across the Source-to-Pay process, ensuring integrity, scalability, and functional excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Transform operational reliability by managing AWS production systems, ensuring high availability, automation, and seamless service delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance infrastructur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive revenue growth by establishing new business relationships and managing customer accounts. Collaborate with operational leaders to optimize performance, develop marketing strategies, and ensure f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of Facilities Management by leading diverse teams, ensuring service excellence, and driving innovative solutions to strengthen client partnerships and achieve operational goals. E...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$178K - $241K *

Lead the charge in advancing technologies for autonomy and unmanned systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create innovative solutions, define technical roadmaps, and ensure seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Empower organizations by establishing and implementing effective data governance frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, security, and compliance, transforming data...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support compliance with NERC standards by enhancing operational risk management and guiding audit preparations. Collaborate with teams to maintain policies, monitor compliance efforts, and ensure regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Engineer the future of AI security by designing and building core identity and authorization systems. Lead cross-team technical decisions that impact agent identity, trust establishment, and real-time...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $149K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining ETL pipelines to transform diverse data sources into valuable solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance software development and optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by creating and maintaining intricate technical drawings that support engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure precise documentation and adherence to standards, fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $210K *

Optimize cloud-based networks and support broadcast systems by leveraging expertise in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation, driving solutions with a focus on security and innovation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $110K *

Explore your technical expertise to enhance critical radio communication systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to support emergency communications, manage infrastructure, and ensure operational reli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale finance transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor, optimizing financial operations and driving measurable business outcomes while collaborating with dive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead EHS initiatives to ensure safety compliance and foster a culture of awareness. Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining financial management for the federal government by leading a diverse group, implementing modern accounting systems, and optimizing operational efficiency in support of th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $135K *

Champion complex projects, driving operational excellence and innovation across teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals while foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs while ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering safety culture, and mitigating operational risks across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $200K *

Champion groundbreaking lunar technologies; influence mission concepts and architectures from ideation to execution, ensuring innovative solutions for lunar exploration and systems development. Collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation by architecting and implementing advanced network infrastructures, mentoring engineers, and ensuring top-tier delivery across diverse environments while driving process improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Lead the modernization of large-scale AWS cloud platforms. Design, automate, and secure DevSecOps practices to enhance software delivery in a dynamic agile environment, collaborating with cross-functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance cutting-edge cloud solutions for diverse web and mobile platforms. Collaborate across teams to translate product vision into robust software while drivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower patient care initiatives by leading data analysis and reporting. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to enhance quality and efficiency, ensuring data integrity, and providing a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform data solutions as a key member of our programming team, enhancing system effectiveness and driving innovations for Navy projects while collaborating in a fully telework environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $124K *

Help us design and develop innovative AI-enabled software solutions for federal clients, ensuring robust performance and user-centric design through collaboration and application of modern engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.