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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$150K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by designing and executing comprehensive test strategies for advanced HPC systems, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating in a dynamic Agile environment and con...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and testing the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System, supporting mission-critical operations through system analysis, integration, and performance assessment in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Help us modernize vital weather systems by leading innovative engineering projects. Utilize your expertise in systems integration, testing, and deployment, while mentoring the next generation of engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $166K *

Engage with a dynamic team providing vital operations support for virtual desktop environments across multiple locations, enhancing user experience and driving the adoption of innovative technologies...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of virtual desktop environments while providing critical operations support across multiple locations. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance system reliability and user exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance research operations and support applications for basic and clinical research, ensuring optimal user experience and collaboration with stakeholders to align technological...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $131K *

Join a leading software organization as a Senior Systems Cloud Administrator responsible for evaluating, designing, and maintaining the Corporate IT SAS environment to ensure optimal performance, secu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $215K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in high-performance systems with a collaborative team. Contribute to engineering excellence and enhance security, reliability, and efficiency in containerized ap...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $215K *

Lead the charge in transforming technology initiatives through innovative engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance system security and performance, while ensuring seamless integratio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $215K *

Drive innovation as you enhance and secure containerized applications, collaborating across teams to implement best practices. Help transform our technology landscape through engineering excellence, e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $153K *

Transform IT Service Management practices to optimize Incident, Problem, and Availability processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational governance and deliver actionable in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $153K *

Lead operational excellence in Incident and Problem Management within a regulated tech environment. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize ITSM practices, and enhance governance processes to improve re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise system operations through innovative automation tools and cloud-based solutions, while ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for mission-critic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative, high-performance platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance containerized applications, ensuring security and efficiency w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $215K *

Champion innovative solutions as you drive our engineering excellence transformation. Collaborate across teams to build secure and high-performing containerized applications, ensuring reliability, sec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage, optimize, and secure mission-critical applications in classified environments, ensuring operational reliability and compliance while utilizing cloud-native technologies and container orchestra...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Join our dynamic team to provide critical system administration support across a complex network environment. Enhance operational readiness while maintaining system integrity, security, and efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $191K *

Oversee the management of cutting-edge HPC systems and Linux infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to develop scalable solutions, ensuring reliability and performance while supporting the scienti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform infrastructure excellence! Drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with teams...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Support and enhance high-performance computing by managing systems, addressing user needs, and optimizing resources. Collaborate on system architecture and ensure reliable operation of diverse IT envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join us to provide expert administration and engineering for Linux systems in mission-critical environments while supporting container orchestration and automation processes that enhance operational e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $103K *

Take ownership of critical corporate infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on complex projects to enhance our IT strategy and service delivery, whil...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Manage and enhance IT infrastructure for a dynamic educational environment, overseeing servers, cloud services, and user support, while implementing security measures and optimizing system performance...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Transform your IT career by providing expert systems administration in a diverse, classified environment. Collaborate closely with teams to implement secure solutions and troubleshoot complex infrastr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $94K *

Grow your career with hands-on IT infrastructure management, ensuring system efficiency and security across virtualized and physical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cr...

2 weeks 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.