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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$116K - $151K *

Lead the charge in delivering statistical expertise for HEOR, RWE, and Market Access initiatives, ensuring compliance while contributing to study design, analysis, and reporting to drive drug developm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $135K *

Lead a skilled team as we optimize solar operations, providing guidance, training, and ensuring safety standards. Drive excellence in maintenance and troubleshooting while promoting a culture of safet...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that delivers expert solutions and insights around contact center technologies. Engage with clients in a consultative capacity, balancing technical and business tasks while mentoring junio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $185K *

Join the Mobile Infrastructure team to enhance CI/CD systems and mobile pipelines, ensuring reliable builds for life-critical medical apps. Drive automation, improve workflows, and collaborate with en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in leadership and operational excellence for Clinical Operations, focusing on resource management, talent development, and continuous process improvement across multiple sites in the U.S. and G...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career by engineering and enhancing mission-critical voice and collaboration systems in a secure environment. Leverage your troubleshooting skills to maintain uninterrupted services and ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful technical programs by collaborating with engineering, design, and operations teams to achieve business objectives while managing risks and enhancing delivery through AI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving efficiency through Epic application support and configuration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance healthcare workflows and ensure compliance while facilitating projec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth in the booming data center market. You'll build client relationships, translate complex requirements into competitive solutions, and be a key player in a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive governance, risk, privacy, and compliance support by coordinating initiatives that meet regulatory standards while enhancing robust cross-functional partnerships across technol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end program execution, driving cross-functional collaboration and accountability to meet customer commitments while ensuring budget and schedule adherence through effective ri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $138K *

Unlock potential by driving public sector revenue growth through strategic analytics and insights. Collaborate with sales leaders and cross-functional teams to address GTM challenges and achieve ambit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$76K - $100K *

Transform the military sector through strategic sales and relationship building. Drive growth by fostering customer connections, managing internal collaboration, and capitalizing on opportunities to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $98K *

Play a key role in modernizing distribution systems through technical support in network design and implementation. Collaborate with engineers and partners to ensure effective execution, testing, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of robotics as an Automation Engineer. Collaborate with experts to design, build, and optimize advanced AI-driven solutions, ensuring high-quality data collection and annotation f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage client integration projects by ensuring seamless implementation of RTSM systems. Drive engagement, lead meetings, resolve issues, and uphold quality standards while collaborating with cross-fun...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming project data into actionable insights, enhancing delivery and quality through data analysis, automation, and effective Scrum practices. Collaborate closely with teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with this dynamic role overseeing data collection programs. Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction while managing delivery execution, financials, and cross-functional te...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $138K *

Drive innovative ServiceNow solutions by developing, configuring, and implementing applications tailored to client needs, ensuring data integrity, seamless integration, and user satisfaction for impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $104K *

Elevate your career by troubleshooting and supporting HVAC and control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex field issues and enhance product development...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$151K - $220K *

Engage clients with innovative solutions while leading platform engineering efforts. Drive technical strategy and delivery across projects, fostering collaboration and facilitating successful implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $185K *

Champion product security by enhancing safety in engineering projects, automating threat responses, and providing strategic security reviews. Collaborate across diverse tech stacks to bolster resilien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in HIV sequence analysis, guiding validation and modernization of bioinformatics methods and workflows, while ensuring scientific integrity and adherence to best practices in surveilla...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Transform workforce identity and access management by leading engineering efforts, ensuring secure and efficient operations while driving strategic initiatives that enhance user experience and operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $214K *

Join a team focused on transforming sales operations with AI. Lead the development of generative AI applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive imp...

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.