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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems across substations. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians...

Lubbock, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support to program leadership and project personnel, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across multidisciplinary...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems across diverse substations, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians and collaborati...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and co...

Tyler, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead mission-critical projects by commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution...

Midland, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead mission-critical projects by overseeing commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians in a d...

Port Arthur, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower mission-critical projects by leading the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and di...

Evansville, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in commissioning and testing advanced protective relaying systems. Lead projects in complex environments, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior t...

Corpus Christi, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring ju...

Provo, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion reliability in complex environments by leading the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution substa...

Terre Haute, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems in complex environments, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations whi...

State College, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and op...

Altoona, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career with a Lead Protection and Control Technician role, overseeing commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems in complex environments, while mentoring junior tec...

New Castle, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and scaling a data and analytics platform to enhance clinical AI performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and drive improvements i...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing, deploying, and optimizing cutting-edge AI & ML infrastructures in dynamic client environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excelle...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of a modern auction platform, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, maintainable software solutions that enhance digital marketplace operations...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Innovate AI-driven systems that enhance clinical and operational workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, elevate care delivery, and build scalable infrastructure in...

New York City, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $216K *

Champion cybersecurity governance by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of security across diverse operational environments. Drive program-wide adoption of sta...

Greenbelt, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Champion the future of network engineering by architecting and developing high-performance networks that power AI at scale. Lead innovative solutions and mentor a talented team to enhance global netwo...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining network administration by leading the Americas region's network strategy, design, and operations. Oversee a skilled team, ensuring robust security and performance across...

Rochester, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.