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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$107K - $113K *

Advance your career as a Systems Administrator, ensuring the functionality and security of critical IT systems. Collaborate with onsite and remote teams to enhance operations and support a diverse use...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $137K *

Inspires innovative healthcare technology solutions by assessing needs and implementing clinical systems. Collaborates across teams to enhance patient care delivery, ensuring compliance and strategic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive operational excellence in data center management, leading multiple projects and enhancing client relations. Ensure safety, efficiency, and financial performance while fostering a culture of comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Tackle security challenges by managing enterprise controls across various environments. Engage in hands-on threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives while collaborating wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $118K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to design, develop, and implement secure military communication systems, collaborating on innovative projects that advance capabilities in defense tech...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading data center operations. Ensure operational excellence across multiple facilities, drive safety and efficiency, while fostering strong client relationships and guiding te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Transform your future by safeguarding critical systems through expert cyber operations and analysis. Utilize your skills in threat assessment, cryptologic support, and system administration to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Drive the management and support of IT systems for our Cyber Mission unit, ensuring their reliability and optimal performance while interfacing with internal teams and enhancing operational processes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $162K *

Execute software integration for advanced training systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Leverage your troubleshooting skills and Agile metho...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at managing Active Directory and hybrid authentication systems. Support identity and access management while ensuring reliability and efficiency for a secure IT infrastructure. Col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $191K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity measures, performing in-depth network analysis, and spearheading incident response efforts to safeguard systems against evolving digital threats...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Lead development efforts by leveraging your expertise in Angular, Java, and SQL Server. Collaborate in a dynamic, hybrid agile/waterfall environment while enhancing backend processing and database man...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining space operations through innovative cloud solutions. Lead high-stakes deployments, ensure system reliability, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, mission-dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage in optimizing GitLab for secure code collaboration and version control. Oversee access controls and CI/CD pipelines to enhance DevSecOps workflows, ensuring compliance and efficiency across mis...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's vital to the U.S. defense strategy, supporting complex missile defense operations through systems administration and integration of advanced technologies. Your expertise will enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Transform testing processes by designing and developing innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performance and compliance with coding standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $190K *

Join our team to elevate network reliability through SRE principles. You will engineer the network as a system, automate processes, and drive observability, partnering with teams across multi-cloud en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Manage and enhance IT operations across diverse locations, ensuring security, reliability, and effectiveness of technological systems supporting patient care and organizational efficiency. Collaborate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Empower your career by architecting robust AWS infrastructure solutions. Join a senior team to innovate, optimize, and deliver high-performance systems that enhance AI products and drive excellence in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead and innovate as you design end-to-end infrastructure for AI products. Collaborate within a senior team to implement scalable, reliable, and secure solutions in AWS, impacting real-time decisionin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Engage in transformative software development to enhance operational efficiency, reducing manual tasks through innovative internal solutions and seamless system integration for diverse teams. Shape th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $149K *

Take ownership of software development in a dynamic Agile environment, driving improvements and innovations within a service-oriented architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing CI/CD workflows and managing AWS infrastructure. Collaborate on deployment practices, optimize builds, and ensure platform reliability across multi-environment setups wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in comprehensive systems engineering tasks including requirements analysis, design, integration, and validation for advanced defense systems. Collaborate across teams to innovate and enhance pr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that transforms manufacturing processes through innovative software development, focusing on cloud applications and low-level Linux systems to enhance automation and data management in div...

4 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.