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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$86K - $138K *

Empower the future of systems engineering by supporting reliable and resilient GEOINT capabilities across complex enterprise environments while collaborating with senior engineers and stakeholders to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead the design and integration of systems for electro-mechanical driveline components. Oversee compliance with requirements and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve functional and saf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Play a key role in validating and optimizing server/storage systems, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting solutions while supporting engineering and enhancing performance for clients across var...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $131K *

Take ownership of designing mission-critical software systems that enhance national security. Engage cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions and lead challenging projects, shaping the futur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $222K *

Engineer robust enterprise application solutions, ensuring security and compliance. Lead architecture design and implementation while collaborating with engineering teams. Provide Tier 3 support in a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $190K *

Lead our dynamic IT team to enhance high-performance computing services, ensuring reliable, secure, and innovative infrastructure that supports cutting-edge research and collaboration across the unive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to lead cloud migrations by designing scalable infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, security, and stabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $138K *

Empower your career as you lead solutions for data recovery and business continuity in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance systems, ensuring integrity and availability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $115K *

Shape IT infrastructure and security by overseeing systems administration, support, and compliance while driving innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard data across variou...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform your engineering career by rotating through diverse technology areas, tackling complex challenges alongside mentors and gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge infrastructure in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Help us engage with cutting-edge technology, tackle challenging problems, and rotate through various platforms. Grow your engineering career by learning alongside experts and contributing to our criti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in AWS cloud engineering and development for mission-critical applications. Mentor a diverse team, drive strategic planning, and enhance secure solutions for government clients. Shape...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of Security Remediation Program management across diverse infrastructure environments, coordinating patching, compliance reporting, and vendor engagements to mitigate security risks eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by overseeing patch compliance across various infrastructures. Drive remediation efforts, manage critical updates, and utilize advanced tools to enhance risk management an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K *

Support critical mission systems by automating operations, enhancing DevOps practices, and collaborating with developers to sustain and improve cloud infrastructure and deployment processes across the...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $125K *

Drive innovation as you support cross-functional teams in embedded systems, collaborating closely on electronics, firmware, and customer solutions to enhance HDD product performance and reliability. M...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$73K - $132K *

Empower seamless digital transformation by managing network infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate to innovate user access solutions and automate services for en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$73K - $132K *

Shape the future of secure networking by ensuring network availability and performance. Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance network infrastructure, delivering solutions for u...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Execute operational excellence by managing diverse administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with training requirements, and coordinating vital briefings and events to enhance organizational effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance fulfillment systems through integration of advanced technologies, driving solutions from conception to deployment while bridging operations and engineering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate patient care by managing relational databases, providing expert support, optimizing client performance, and developing training solutions in a collaborative environment focused on technology a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of Microsoft Infrastructure by managing solutions in Office 365, Exchange, and Azure. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance systems security, performance, and support, while guiding ar...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion cloud engineering excellence by leading teams in architecting, designing, and deploying robust multi-cloud infrastructures while ensuring operational reliability and security compliance for f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving IT infrastructure innovation, ensuring system reliability and security, and supporting a transformative cloud-based transition while collaborating with teams to optimize pe...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape robust cloud infrastructure strategies, driving operational excellence and reliability across global systems to facilitate seamless scaling and deployment for engineering teams...

5 days 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.