Senior Linux Administrator Jobs

Explore Senior Linux Administrator jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Senior Linux administrators keep essential systems reliable, secure, and responsive while helping organizations scale their infrastructure. Browse roles across industries and discover opportunities that match your technical expertise and career goals.

What Senior Linux Administrators Do

Senior Linux administrators design, manage, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments. Their responsibilities may include maintaining servers and operating systems, managing user access and storage, monitoring system performance, applying patches, and resolving complex outages. Many roles also involve collaborating with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve availability and operational standards.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek deep experience with Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, or Debian; scripting with Bash or Python; and infrastructure tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. Depending on the role, useful experience may also include virtualization, containers, cloud platforms, networking, observability, backup and recovery, and security hardening. Requirements vary by employer and environment.

Career Opportunities

Senior Linux administrators may specialize in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, systems security, or site reliability. With broader ownership of architecture and operations, experienced professionals can pursue paths such as Linux systems architect, infrastructure manager, cloud engineer, or site reliability engineer. Senior roles commonly combine hands-on technical work with mentoring and cross-team collaboration.

Find Senior Linux Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Senior Linux Administrator opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and find positions that fit your experience with Linux systems, automation, and infrastructure operations.

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$152K - $273K *

Elevate infrastructure innovation by architecting automated, resilient multi-cloud environments, driving AI-first operations, and implementing Zero Trust security protocols across enterprise systems f...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

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Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

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Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

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Tennessee, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $139K *

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Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $138K *

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Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $138K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $138K *

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$79K - $195K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $190K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $240K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by building lasting client relationships across the Mid-South. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to delivery, while collaborating with technical teams to ensure client s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team of technical professionals to ensure timely project delivery and operational excellence. Drive collaboration, manage risks, and enhance project management pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $152K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex federal initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery and client satisfacti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the accounting department's daily operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective team management. Drive efficiency in accounts payable and receivable while...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Linux Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Linux Administrator manages and improves Linux systems, including server configuration, performance monitoring, patching, access controls, troubleshooting, and reliability. The exact scope depends on the employer and infrastructure.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Linux Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include advanced Linux administration, scripting with Bash or Python, troubleshooting, networking fundamentals, and experience with automation tools. Cloud, virtualization, containers, security, and monitoring skills may also be requested.

  • How much do Senior Linux Administrator jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Senior Linux Administrator role varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Linux Administrator role?question toggle

    Potential next steps include Linux systems architect, infrastructure or operations manager, cloud engineer, platform engineer, and site reliability engineer, depending on your interests and experience.

  • Where can I find Senior Linux Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Browse Senior Linux Administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more.