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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$80K - $95K *

Transform incident resolution as you handle technical support for a dynamic SaaS platform, ensuring timely restoration of services while closely collaborating with product teams to prevent future issu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Empower your career as a strategic leader overseeing skill development programs. Influence senior leaders and drive engagement while managing multi-phase rollouts to enhance talent growth and connect...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure, scalable services for cloud and SaaS platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $134K *

Join a team that's pioneering large-scale Data Center builds and AI projects. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and enhance processes while delivering innovative solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive complex cross-functional programs that enhance application security and streamline engineering operations, fostering collaboration and accountability across tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $197K *

Transform enterprise enablement through analytics and toolchain integration, driving adoption and enhancing decision support for high-quality requirements delivery across teams. This role requires str...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engineer integrations and optimize code performance while maintaining best practices in a remote role focusing on backend development, utilizing Python and network protocols to enhance financial data...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that drives the evolution of data engineering through innovative solutions, core architecture design, and strategic project collaboration, shaping the future of robust and scalable data sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving sales excellence in tech-oriented B2B SaaS, focusing on acquiring Fortune 500 clients and exceeding revenue quotas. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams while showcasi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing z/OS mainframe performance and capacity planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast resource utilization and ensure infrastructure readines...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project management by overseeing multiple Workday projects through effective client engagement, risk evaluation, and team leadership while ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by mastering cloud and identity administration. Enhance security operations, manage user access, and oversee hybrid infrastructures while collaborating with stakeholders to drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that bolster cybersecurity and advance Zero Trust maturity in a fully remote capacity. Collaborate cross-fu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $310K *

Join a team that's redefining technical excellence in customer engagements. Lead and innovate with a growing team of Forward Deployed Engineers to drive enterprise strategy and implementation across h...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Innovate scalable distributed storage services for AI/ML, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance reliability and performance, while deploying robust systems optimized for modern technologies like...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $138K *

Take ownership of managing the College's privacy and information access programs, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations. Lead a team in overseeing archives, records, and training while foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower customers by addressing complex technical challenges in distributed systems. Collaborate with defense and mission-critical industries to adopt cutting-edge software architecture, enhancing ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $180K *

Contribute to building and optimizing a robust monorepo and GraphQL services, collaborating with product teams to enhance client experiences through front-end and back-end development while improving...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $180K *

Empower product teams by designing GraphQL schemas and building user-friendly front-end applications. Engage in a collaborative environment to optimize and scale robust APIs while improving developer...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving innovative strategies in Technical Operations, executing complex biologic development projects while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve successful program milestone...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $124K *

Contribute to the modernization and maintenance of a grants management system. Collaborate with teams to enhance software applications using Java and Oracle, focusing on security and interoperability...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion growth and innovation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable software products and integrations in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment, while collaborating with teams to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you drive enterprise sales for cutting-edge AI and HPC solutions in defense, building trusted relationships and leading complex sales cycles within U.S. Army organizations for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of vital requirements for Medicare services; collaborate with teams to translate business strategies into actionable insights that drive impactful solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance client satisfaction and drive product adoption, leveraging your Learning & Development expertise to optimize strategies and demonstrate measurable value through effective LM...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.