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 - $150K *

Optimize enterprise systems and integrations while supporting diverse technology platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver efficient solutions, ensuring performance and security in a fast-paced e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $155K *

Contribute to classified IT solutions by leveraging your Linux expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and security while maintaining high customer satisfaction...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain network infrastructure for live broadcasts, ensuring seamless integration with broadcast equipment and cloud services. Lead projects, provide real-time suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing Linux systems, virtual machines, and network infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable services and support both classified and unclassif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage and enhance internal and customer environments, ensuring optimal performance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and network infrastructure while supporting both classified and uncla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's responsible for building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and performant Linux infrastructure through automation and modern tooling, ensuring high availability and adherence to b...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the administration of Microsoft cloud environments, ensuring seamless operation of Azure, M365, and endpoint management. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enhance security and streamlin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems as a Principal System Administrator. Manage infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance while supporting day-to-day operations and enhancing sys...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion the maintenance and security of medium-sized secure networks, ensuring compliance with DoW regulations while collaborating with a dedicated team to support client needs and enhance system per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $95K *

Elevate system performance by managing and troubleshooting diverse IT infrastructures, providing expert support, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance while maintaining operational continuity and data...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in secure enterprise systems administration, optimizing Windows server and virtualization services while resolving complex issues and guiding teams to ensure reliable technology soluti...

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize infrastructure by managing a hybrid environment of Windows and Linux servers, ensuring seamless operation of cloud and on-premises technologies while supporting diverse applications and syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $138K *

Optimize operational support for a large-scale Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and automation across on-premise and cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to cutting-edge HPC systems, focusing on Linux environments and advanced networking. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot and optimize high-performance c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Unlock the potential of secure network systems by providing expert administration and support for classified environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while mentoring junior team membe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to support classified networks, ensuring optimal performance and security. Engage directly with clients, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a secure Windows environment while managi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $210K *

Optimize Linux infrastructure by managing Red Hat systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting DHS missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and operational readiness acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing IT systems administration in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to support software installation, enhance security, and troubleshoot complex issu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Empower critical programs by providing IT systems administration in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop secure, efficient solutions for classified information systems, ens...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and robust support across diverse environments while leading troubleshooting efforts and enhancing system performa...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise VDI environments. You'll manage installations, configurations, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seaml...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the management and optimization of core infrastructure and data center operations, ensuring high-quality network transmission and system performance while supporting user needs and troubleshootin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day infrastructure and customer support, ensuring optimal server performance, security, and incident response. Collaborate on initiatives to enhance operational security and maintain doc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining high-performance computing through innovative Linux solutions. Leverage your expertise in system configuration, networking, and troubleshooting to enhance cutting-edge te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $234K *

Transform your career as a Senior Systems Administrator, providing critical system administration solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance capabilities and suppo...

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  •   8 - 10 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.