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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$120K - $140K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leveraging Python and AI-assisted practices. Drive automation improvements, enhance testing efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $109K *

Empower the future of Quality Management Systems by leading digital transformation and validation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and efficiency in Quality proce...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing Helpdesk and Systems Administration teams, ensuring operational excellence, service delivery, and alignment with business goals while fostering team...

Kentucky, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and governing the architecture for ERP modernization, ensuring scalability and sustainability across Consumer Packaging systems while collaborating with cross-functional te...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer success by implementing and expanding Teleport solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance adoption, troubleshoot issues, and deliver tailored training, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation of safety programs across multiple wind and solar project sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment for all team members and contractors. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...

Birmingham, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance software platforms that drive advanced semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring operational excellence and product quality across global sites...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $211K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise applications through cloud migration. Drive global initiatives, mentor teams, and solve complex challenges while ensuring seamless transitions to Azure and A...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative software solutions and streamline development processes while ensuring compliance and performance standards. Work collaboratively throughout the software development lifecycle to m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $153K *

Join our Strategic Customer Success team to guide enterprise clients in deploying IoT solutions, enhancing business value. You'll manage relationships, ensuring a successful launch and continuous enga...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of secure application access by providing engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance service reliability and customer experi...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee security operations, incident response, and automation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and develop tools that streamli...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$155K - $185K *

Engage in security operations by leading incident response, automating workflows, and enhancing threat detection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security practices and support comp...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and execution of IAM solutions, collaborating with business and tech teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and enhance product functionality throughout the software lifecyc...

Texas, USRemote

Today

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

$145K - $193K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing critical software systems for player registration, identity verification, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

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

$145K - $193K *

Architect and enhance robust software solutions for player registration, identity verification, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, scalability, and security while mentor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth and client satisfaction by managing senior-level relationships, leveraging cross-functional resources, and delivering measurable business value within a por...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of IT operations by building support infrastructure, managing vendor relations, and ensuring seamless tech experiences across teams. Collaborate closely with security teams to maintain...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Tackle the challenges of IT modernization by providing remote and on-site support for the Air National Guard's infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment and maintenance across numerous installation...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, managing delivery, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality releases while maintaining a hands-on technica...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower top-tier enterprise customers by architecting secure development practices and guiding complex DevSecOps transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor to drive adoption, retention, and measurabl...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $124K *

Join us to lead the acquisition and management of right of way agreements for fiber optic projects across North America, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful negotiation...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.