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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$137K - $315K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams to develop innovative software solutions. Manage multiple projects while driving process improvements and fostering talent in a dynamic, collaborative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Empower engineering efficiency by leading the migration of legacy product pipelines to a next-generation build platform. This role requires design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD workflows e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of our build infrastructure, enhancing engineering efficiency and security through strategic migration of legacy systems. Collaborate across teams to ensu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Pioneer the modernization of critical software delivery infrastructure, bridging legacy and contemporary systems. As a senior leader, you'll enhance engineering efficiency and security, ensuring seaml...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $107K *

Empower the Keene State College community by delivering exceptional IT support. Manage hardware/software issues, provide training, and oversee project execution while collaborating with a dedicated te...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $107K *

Lead technical support efforts, balancing customer service with advanced IT expertise, to empower and assist the Keene State College community through effective troubleshooting, collaboration, and res...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Deliver excellence in help desk leadership, ensuring timely issue resolution and adherence to SLAs while managing system administration tasks and team performance to enhance user satisfaction and oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $137K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting complex clinical device integrations. Collaborate across teams to ensure project alignment while optimizing system performance and quality assurance. Your e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructure with advanced automation and reliability. Engage in designing, building, and operating AWS ecosystems that prioritize performance and security while ensuring high system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Champion help desk operations through leadership, overseeing Tier 1 support, ensuring SLA compliance, and managing user issue resolution. Contribute to system administration tasks and elevate technica...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Deliver secure and scalable software solutions to enhance military aviation systems. Leverage advanced DevSecOps practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software integrity...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $165K *

Elevate complex control systems by designing, integrating, and optimizing cutting-edge architectures for advanced instrumentation in the semiconductor industry, collaborating cross-functionally to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $140K *

Champion secure data transfer as a CDS Systems Administrator, driving support for classified environments while ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Engage in operations, system maintenance, and cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $190K *

Join our team as we design and integrate complex IT systems, enhancing innovation and security at every lifecycle stage. Collaborate across divisions to optimize infrastructure and provide robust supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing AI model-serving operations across security enclaves, ensuring reliable deployment and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Collaborate with teams to...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Serve a critical role in enhancing the operational readiness of AI model-serving infrastructures by architecting configuration management systems across classified environments. Collaborate with diver...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by architecting vital configuration management systems for AI/ML in secure environments. This role ensures model reliability and mission assurance, collaborating across teams for e...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise infrastructure. You’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions across multiple datacenters, ensuring scalability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Support IT systems administration in a dynamic environment focusing on Windows and Linux. Collaborate with a team to troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure system efficiency, while obtaining...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $191K *

Lead cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing threat analysis, incident response, and proactive monitoring. Collaborate with teams to secure environments and support system upgrades, fostering a robust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Join our team to lead innovative software solutions, translating user needs into high-quality applications. Drive the full software development life cycle while collaborating with an agile team to enh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain software for mission-critical data centers in support of DoD initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and upt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $140K *

Take ownership of critical systems administration tasks to ensure operational efficiency within a high-performing IT team. You will support classified information systems and lead efforts in troublesh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $132K *

Join a team that's enhancing network engineering operations through lifecycle support and innovative solutions, ensuring critical communication capabilities are delivered efficiently and securely to m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Lead the development and maintenance of a mission-critical enterprise web application in a dynamic Kubernetes environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.