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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$142K - $185K *

Optimize and enhance IT operations while mentoring team members and shaping the technology landscape in a dynamic organization focused on rapid growth and innovation. Drive impactful initiatives acros...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support healthcare data platforms by leveraging your expertise in SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to enhance performance, reliability, and automation. Devel...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Optimize your career by leading the management and enhancement of an ARCHIBUS environment, ensuring effective applications support while driving system improvements across diverse facilities and workp...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $184K *

Analyze and resolve complex technical issues for ALIS/ODIN systems, ensuring operational integrity and support for F-35 initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver efficient problem resolution an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $165K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical lab performance by developing and maintaining Laboratory Information Management Systems. Engage with users to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implemen...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering essential IT support services within a secure environment. Leverage your systems administration expertise to ensure stability and performance of mission-crit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Engineer resilient security solutions for cutting-edge satellite technology. Hands-on role supporting security operations, incident response, and continuous monitoring while safeguarding systems criti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that oversees hybrid IT infrastructures, ensuring superior operational support across Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 environments while maintaining security and compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by providing 24x7 data centre hardware support, ensuring efficient installations and repairs, while adhering to strict security and safety standards in a dynamic, technolo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Help us optimize and enhance SharePoint environments by providing expert administration, troubleshooting, and support while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and collaborating across te...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of our GCP infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability. Lead incident response and database scaling strategies while collaborating with engineering to design solutions that sup...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career as you ensure compliance with security policies, enhance automated systems, and provide technical guidance in a dynamic environment supporting the F-15 Division's mission for U.S...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Champion the design and deployment of scalable, secure server environments while leading cross-platform initiatives and mentoring junior staff to enhance operational excellence and security compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Deliver seamless IT solutions while managing daily operations and enhancing performance across a SaaS ecosystem, ensuring robust support for a distributed workforce and driving continuous improvements...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $243K *

Optimize your career with a leading edge-to-cloud company, delivering pre and post-sales support for enterprise networking solutions. Work with a diverse team and utilize your technical expertise to e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing low-level kernel components, performing reverse engineering on Windows binaries, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams for threat analysis and solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Cyber Software Engineer, driving advanced research and systems development by analyzing Windows internals, creating kernel-mode components, and enhancing cybersecurity efforts...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $205K *

Elevate your career by leading advanced Electromagnetic Transient analysis in power systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while optimizing performance and ensuring compliance with industry...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading complex EMT analyses, optimizing power systems performance, and driving innovative solutions within collaborative, cross-functional teams. Utilize expertise in software too...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical engineering through innovative EMT analysis and solutions. Utilize your expertise to enhance power system performance, drive collaboration, and deliver insight...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical analysis by conducting advanced electromagnetic transient evaluations, ensuring optimal power system performance through collaboration and innovation in a flex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Oversee complex electrical analysis of power systems, specializing in EMT analysis. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance. Shape innovative solutions while preparing d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Engineer comprehensive electrical analysis solutions, leveraging expertise in EMT analysis, TOV, TRV, and software tools like PSCAD or EMTP-RV to optimize system performance and address technical chal...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $142K *

Join us to provide technical expertise in systems engineering, tackling complex assignments to innovate technologies and enhance products. Your leadership will drive significant business impact and gu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team as you support high-performance computing users, resolve technical issues, optimize workflows, and enhance user experiences. Collaborate with researchers to deliver training and im...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.