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 - $286K *

Unlock potential by leading System Engineering efforts to develop and integrate requirements, guiding users in optimizing designs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and succe...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative software solutions as you contribute to full lifecycle development and operations of complex systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance high-performance computing environments wh...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $286K *

Contribute to system requirements specifications and design activities. Lead technical leadership and integration efforts while ensuring technical integrity and feasibility studies. Collaborate with s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Provide advanced technical support for diverse IT systems, ensuring secure and efficient operations through collaboration with teams and troubleshooting critical issues in a dynamic enterprise environ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dedicated team as a Linux Administrator, where you'll design, monitor, and optimize network solutions to ensure maximum uptime and security. Embrace flexible hours and contribute to impactful p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $111K *

Shape the future of autonomous systems as a key member of a cross-functional team, contributing to the design, implementation, and testing of innovative underwater vehicles while advancing your career...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $111K *

Engage cross-functional teams to maintain systems for the Fire Control Program, ensuring operational readiness and troubleshooting technical issues to enhance mission capabilities for strategic deterr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $89K *

Champion our IT systems as a Senior Systems Administrator, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency across our infrastructure. Drive productivity and support operations in a thriving senior living...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $89K *

Champion the integrity and security of critical IT systems. In this key role, you'll ensure operational continuity through advanced troubleshooting and proactive solutions across diverse environments...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $89K *

Drive stability and security in IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring peak performance and operational continuity in a senior living and healthcare environment. Collaborate with teams to implement r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $89K *

Champion the stability and security of essential IT systems, leveraging your expertise to resolve complex issues and implement long-term solutions in dynamic environments, enhancing productivity in se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a key player in the enterprise storage revolution, engaging with customers on evaluations and benchmarks, driving innovation, and shaping the future of AI infrastructure for...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Take ownership of IT operations across two locations, ensuring network integrity and security. Manage user support, system installations, and enhance service delivery. Collaborate with teams to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

As a Senior Control Engineer at Fluidstack, you will be responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure of data centers, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. This role involves coordina...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Make your mark at the intersection of engineering and sales support, where you'll drive product usability, consult with customers, and lead technical initiatives in enterprise storage solutions, enhan...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead customer engagement and technical initiatives to define product requirements, support sales strategies, and create repeatable solutions within storage architectures. Collaborate with R&D and fost...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate our C++ systems software by designing and optimizing the core runtime. Collaborate across platforms to enhance performance and user experience, integrating advanced AI technologies with robust...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $137K *

Lead innovative cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop NSA-certified products that address complex challenges through cutting-edge technology and methodologies...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $143K *

Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and automate tasks to enhance geospatial intelligence applications supporting critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to testing and validating HPC systems with innovative strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally, automate testing processes, and ensure system requirements are met while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $270K *

Join a team that empowers innovation by enhancing a UI prototype into a robust interface for external access, leveraging your expertise in software engineering to create engaging user experiences...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Unlock potential by enhancing UI prototypes using Streamlit while integrating advanced technologies. Collaborate in a dynamic team to build innovative applications that will extend beyond the enterpri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive the administration and governance of Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring scalability, compliance, and optimization for productivity. Lead technical initiatives for Teams, SharePoint...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovative storage solutions in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in LUN provisioning, cloud storage, and backup technologies to support mission-critical IT ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the assessment and integration of complex applications, enhancing technical solutions and mentoring junior staff while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.