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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity in higher education by delivering expert assessments, advisory services, and tailored remediation plans that empower institutions to enhance their security posture an...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $189K *

Manage the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for a federal HCM modernization initiative, ensuring secure, reliable environments and automating deployment processes across m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $173K *

Lead the design and implementation of resilient PeopleSoft infrastructure solutions, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excelle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $157K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $194K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Lead security initiatives to enhance application security across the SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security practices, conduct threat modeling, and mentor engineers, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the technology vision and strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity while fostering a culture of service and continuous improv...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the performance and scalability of next-gen networks by designing, deploying, and maintaining complex infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver optimal solutions, while mentoring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $194K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$123K - $166K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Transform business needs into actionable solutions by analyzing requirements, supporting SaaS applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Global Trade and Licensing processe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.