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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$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing enterprise storage solutions while ensuring reliability and performance of data center operations across Linux systems and storage platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining the end-user computing strategy and architecture, driving automation and security initiatives. Mentor a team while optimizing core platforms to enhance the employee experie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our team to provide expert technical support for space systems integration, ensuring successful test execution and risk management while collaborating across diverse teams to enhance satellite an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $152K *

Optimize power system performance by conducting advanced EMT analysis and calculations. Drive solutions for Transient Over-Voltage and Insulation Coordination while collaborating across teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Join our team as a Senior Electrical Analytical Engineer, focusing on EMT analysis of power systems. Leverage your expertise in transient analysis and software proficiency to identify issues, optimize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Execute comprehensive IT systems engineering in cybersecurity and automation, integrating ISSO and DevSecOps roles while ensuring compliance in both classified and unclassified environments through ro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Innovate in electrical engineering by conducting advanced EMT analysis for power systems, driving system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions and mi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Unlock advanced electrical analysis capabilities as a Senior Engineer. Lead innovative EMT analyses, tackle power systems challenges, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance and opti...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as you analyze power systems and innovate solutions in electromagnetic transients. Collaborate across teams while leveraging advanced software tools for optimizing...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Electrical Analytical Engineer, specializing in EMT analysis. Drive system performance, conduct complex calculations, and collaborate with teams to deliver innovative s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Join our team to conduct advanced electromagnetic transient analyses, driving innovative solutions to optimize power system performance. Collaborate cross-functionally and prepare in-depth reports to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge Linux networking solutions for a comprehensive Edge-to-Core platform. Collaborate globally to deliver high-quality software and optimize performance for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing network systems through innovative integration, testing, and rigorous security engineering. You'll collaborate with architects and support continuous improvem...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $275K *

Elevate your tech career by building and scaling robust application and data infrastructure for millions of users. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to create impactful backend systems that drive g...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Empower success by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing software engineering processes, and enhancing collaborative relationships with stakeholders. You'll shape scalable infrastructure solutions wh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Optimize network performance and security as a skilled administrator, overseeing systems, servers, and user access. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge application software, contributing to design, coding, and testing. Collaborate on innovative solutions while honing your skills in a dynamic environment focu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Engage in the management and enhancement of an enterprise ServiceNow platform, ensuring its reliability through maintenance, upgrades, and administration while driving a significant public sector digi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Take ownership of designing, developing, and deploying advanced cloud infrastructures that support complex systems for the DoD. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure mission success in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $239K *

Collaborate in applying core systems engineering principles to support Electronic Warfare programs, ensuring the success of integration efforts within combat systems and enhancing warfighter capabilit...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $227K *

Lead the administration and support of a complex PaaS environment to ensure reliability, scalability, and security while optimizing Kubernetes clusters for performance, enabling seamless integrations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex systems engineering for cutting-edge airborne platforms. You'll provide technical leadership, design solutions, and guide engineering operations to enhance military...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $195K *

Innovate within our engineering team by modernizing legacy build systems into a unified, next-gen CI/CD infrastructure. Work collaboratively to enhance software delivery, security, and efficiency for...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $195K *

Lead modernization of core OS build infrastructure by migrating legacy pipelines to a unified platform, enhancing engineering efficiency, security, and release continuity through strategic automation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $143K *

Discover the opportunity to maintain security posture as part of our Information Assurance Security team, tackling risk management and system monitoring for DoD programs while ensuring compliance and...

1 week 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.