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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$120K - $150K *

Help us design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS, ensuring security and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices in DevOps, automation, and disaster recover...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team, providing crucial operational support and maintenance in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Ensure reliability of critical systems while managing tasks and collaborating with vendors...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock cloud innovation by designing, developing, and supporting cloud-native solutions in Azure and AWS. Collaborate with teams to modernize applications, migrate workloads, and implement AI capabili...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Manage diverse project teams to deliver mission-critical infrastructure solutions. Drive process improvements and ensure operational goals are met while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting Data Center operations, assisting in coding, testing, and troubleshooting issues while collaborating within the team to enhance system reliability and efficiency in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion cross-platform innovation by developing robust features, enhancing performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet software requirements within a fast-paced, SAFe environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in innovative software development focusing on multi-platform feature enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in engineering practices, maintain documentation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $128K *

Join a dynamic team developing advanced autonomous systems for maritime applications. Leverage your UUV experience to design, implement, and test innovative technologies that enhance defense capabilit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join our team to develop innovative system-level concepts that enhance integrated mission command capabilities, collaborating across military and civilian sectors to deliver effective solutions and en...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance secure enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and compliance while leading innovative solutions in a challenging federal environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Transform cutting-edge infrastructure to optimize performance for quantum computing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate workflows and enhance development processes, ensuring reliabili...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $92K *

Take ownership of IT systems and support by managing user requests, enhancing infrastructure, and optimizing workflows through automation, contributing to seamless operations and a secure IT environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $192K *

Manage critical IT infrastructure responsibilities, from global L3 support to automation and testing. Bring your expertise to streamline operations, mentor others, and drive impactful server design in...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $119K *

Contribute to the R&D IT team by enhancing systems for Development, Clinical, and Regulatory functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Optimize system integration and technical planning to ensure effective software license management and compliance, while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and delivering strategic solutions tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Innovate your career with this Infrastructure Engineer role, where you'll design, support, and enhance enterprise networks. Collaborate with teams across wired, wireless, data center, and security dom...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $151K *

Join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer, driving innovation by designing and maintaining critical systems that enhance the efficiency of R&D operations through seamless data integration and busines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$45K - $121K *

Optimize intelligent automation solutions by leveraging NLP and LLMs to process complex CMS documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and workflow efficiency while collaborating across diverse tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise-grade IP-to-DUNS mapping infrastructure, ensuring quality and reliability for diverse product lines while collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on innovating scalable cloud and web applications. Collaborate across diverse engineering groups to deliver high-quality software solutions that boost productivity and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading critical operations for flight hardware transport, planning and executing multidisciplinary test engineering activities. Work in a hands-on environment while collaborating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex engineering programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful design, integration, and testing per contract requirements while interfacing with g...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $151K *

Manage and direct the IT Department, ensuring alignment with agency objectives while overseeing strategic planning, operational efficiency, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement eff...

4 weeks ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Explore your potential as a Software Systems Engineer, collaborating across teams to design and maintain advanced modeling and simulation systems, ensuring performance and reliability for critical def...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $179K *

Transform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across ou...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.