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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$176K - $282K *

Lead the charge in providing enterprise-level engineering support to government clients. Drive innovation and technical integrity, while managing complex projects and collaborating with key stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $237K *

Innovate and lead large-scale cloud engineering projects, shaping strategies and driving automation to enhance performance and efficiency across IT infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Tackle advanced cloud network architectures ensuring secure, reliable connectivity for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with engineers and cybersecurity teams to enhance system performance acr...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Transform your career as you support and maintain essential IT systems, ensuring efficient operations and security within a global infrastructure environment while collaborating on advanced tech solut...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Drive impactful IT projects with clients and teams. Lead designs and ensure successful delivery across diverse technologies while mentoring junior staff and optimizing technology investments for busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $243K *

Lead the charge in delivering on-site, expert technical support for Juniper Networks within large-scale service provider environments, ensuring optimal network performance and operational excellence w...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $95K *

Unlock innovation by designing and maintaining full stack integration services with a focus on backend development and collaboration with OEM partners to enhance system performance and reliability...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing AWS environments for our SaaS products. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure scalability, security, and compliance while automating deployments and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing cloud platform reliability and automation. Take ownership of CI/CD workflows and optimize engineering processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to d...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the reliability and automation of cloud platform products, enhancing developer experiences. Collaborate across engineering teams to streamline build, testing, and deployment processes within...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate with us in our R&D team to enhance a large-scale OpenStack platform using Ceph, optimizing cloud storage performance and scalability while collaborating closely with skilled engineers in a dy...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape complex IT programs with a detailed focus on system integration, facilitating communication and collaboration among teams, while managing schedule consistency and program success through robust...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $118K *

Optimize the Windows endpoint environment through automation and management of devices, patching, and support activities. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience using industry-leading tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform the future of aerospace by developing and certifying advanced control systems software for critical applications, ensuring compliance and driving innovation in a collaborative, multidiscipli...

Longueuil, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $264K *

Join a team that's focused on defending critical network infrastructure. Enhance security measures, respond to cyber threats, and collaborate with experts to bolster network resilience across various...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Elevate the future of technology! Design and maintain secure, scalable IT systems while leading modern transformation initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives and improve operations...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping network infrastructure solutions, guiding cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of corporate projects while optimizing system integration and performance metrics...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage in systems engineering activities to drive technical excellence, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry standards throughout the entire system development lifecycle. Foster collabo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join us to develop innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, utilizing your expertise in Java, Python or C++ and Agile principles to enhance complex systems and contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive system integration and test initiatives across complex platforms, ensuring performance compliance and executing comprehensive verification strategies while collaborating with a dynamic engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust SRE infrastructure, driving innovation across deployments. Influence technical strategy, guide teams, and ensure system reliability globally while mentoring tale...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $132K *

Grow your expertise in Unix/Linux as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist, overseeing installations, system maintenance, and security for diverse environments while ensuring compliance and optimizing op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Empower innovation by owning and enhancing our enterprise network. You will lead the evolution of cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring security, uptime, and automation while collaborating across teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures for Navy operations. Collaborate on RMF processes, perform audits, and ensure compliance while guiding a team of technical specialists in securing v...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive technology infrastructure across multiple states, ensuring optimal installation, maintenance, and support of complex systems. Collaborate with leadership to implement solutions that enhance oper...

3 days 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.