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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$125K - $150K *

Drive the creation of AI-native solutions, leveraging advanced LLM frameworks to build agent-based systems. Collaborate closely with clients and end-users to ensure systems are practical, effective, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion advanced supply chain planning by optimizing Kinaxis. Administer, develop, and enhance capabilities while ensuring system performance and data integrity, driving innovation and efficiency acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Contribute to configuration and data management for DoD PaaS initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, oversee processes, and enhance operational effectiveness. Join a mission-critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $115K *

Champion project financial management by collaborating with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate budgets, forecasts, and reporting. Drive improvements and support risk mitigation for successful program...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead project controls on complex initiatives, guiding strategy, ensuring cost efficiency, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive project success and operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the engineering organization for Enterprise Applications, championing solutions in Salesforce and DevOps while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Engage directly in architecture, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by managing product roadmaps, defining requirements, and prioritizing features for the enterprise data platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape enterprise API solutions by collaborating with teams to design, build, and enhance integrations. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring reliability and performance of critical applications...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower advanced security architecture across cloud and enterprise systems, driving threat modeling, conducting architecture reviews, and setting standards for secure design to protect sensitive healt...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $120K *

Empower clients by implementing tailored solutions that address their unique challenges. You will guide implementations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure project success, driving lo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $171K *

Drive your career forward by leading installation efforts for advanced automation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly project delivery and elevate operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$84K - $124K *

Transform customer orders into tailored engineering solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet technical specifications, ensuring efficient network capacity fulfillment, and resolv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and finance, collaborating with teams to drive innovative solutions and optimize workflows, ensuring compliance and fostering adoption across the organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing industrial safety and health programs while building client relationships and ensuring compliance in various safety initiatives. This role requires collaboration, consulti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to strategic contract management, advising program leaders on compliance, negotiation, and performance optimization in a fully remote role that supports defense contracts across various typ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform database administration and application management by leading the support for production, test, and development applications, while ensuring optimal performance and reliability in Oracle and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $214K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by driving innovative full-stack solutions, ensuring their reliability and performance, and collaborating across teams from inception to successful d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join the charge in building a robust field service function, overseeing installations, troubleshooting transformers, and enhancing customer relationships as we expand our power infrastructure solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $190K *

Develop and maintain network automation tools, ensuring 24x7 connectivity across datacenters and hybrid environments. Drive automation, enhance security, and resolve connectivity issues in a collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the safe operations of remote electrical distribution systems across Alaska. This traveling role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades, ensuring reliability and safety in...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$193K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision and strategy for critical cloud infrastructure. Lead multiple engineering teams to ensure high availability and performance of distributed networking services, while enhanci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $199K *

Engage with leadership to define, implement, and monitor compliance controls for privacy, security, AI, and business continuity, fostering strong relationships and continuous improvement across Health...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $145K *

Build and enhance robust cloud services within a dynamic team, collaborating across disciplines to pioneer solutions in security, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to thwart adversarial threats and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable data center networks, collaborating across global teams, optimizing technologies, and driving innovations that enhance deployment efficiency and...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive effective project scheduling by managing scope, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate interdependencies and ensure adherence to execution plans for optimal cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.