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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$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of systems administration education. Teach applied courses, develop hands-on labs, and mentor students while leveraging your real-world experience in modern compu...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance Windows server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on system integrations and improvements while maintaining operational exc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of system administration across cloud and on-premise environments, focusing on Data Loss Prevention. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing IT environments, providing technical support, and ensuring security across systems. Collaborate with specialists to tackle complex incidents and enhance operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical systems administration to enhance application capabilities, support intelligence operations, and ensure seamless IT service delivery across diverse platforms and environments, contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Linux and Windows systems, ensuring compliance and user support. Drive automation and infrastructure management using modern tools while collaborating with teams to enhance perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical IT systems and aviation administration. Leverage your extensive experience to support network infrastructure and ensure compliance with security re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $87K *

Shape the future of technology with your systems administration expertise. Collaborate on innovative projects, support multi-office initiatives, and ensure optimal system performance while thriving in...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $155K *

Elevate your career by managing Windows and Linux systems, ensuring security, and optimizing operational efficiency while supporting key federal programs. Collaborate and innovate within a dynamic env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$245K - $285K *

Innovate system engineering solutions by analyzing requirements, guiding design, and ensuring technical integrity. Lead integration efforts, develop documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing business applications and systems. You'll provide critical support, manage integrations, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to manage and support critical business applications, ensuring seamless integration and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance system performance while upholding our value...

Val-d'or, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing IT infrastructure, managing cloud services, and ensuring system performance. Collaborate with IT leadership to define standards and mentor team members while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing high-performance storage systems. Leverage your expertise in system administration to enhance reliability and performance across diverse environments while p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive storage support across diverse environments. Take ownership of optimizing system operations and enhancing performance while troubleshooting comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing identity systems and enhancing cybersecurity. Collaborate with global teams to support endpoint security, workstation management, and IT processes, ensuring compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing critical IT systems and enhancing cybersecurity. Collaborate globally to optimize identity management, endpoint security, and IT processes while providing top-tier supp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by modernizing technology platforms that enhance operations. This role combines systems administration with project execution, vendor coordination, and process improvement to drive im...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive the full lifecycle support of critical engineering applications in a DOE mission environment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance nation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Champion the management and optimization of AWS services while ensuring system security and compliance. Leverage your expertise in system administration and automation to enhance operational efficienc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $137K *

Lead the charge in Systems Administration, overseeing team priorities and infrastructure projects while aligning capabilities with business needs to drive continuous improvement in both on-premises an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $194K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by designing, deploying, and automating large-scale Linux and HPC environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Transform your career by designing and automating large-scale Linux and HPC environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure solutions that drive product development and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $194K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure solutions by designing, deploying, and automating large-scale Linux and HPC environments, enabling rapid development and deployment of innovative technolog...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing high-performance computing systems and research labs, ensuring seamless operations and support for advanced data analytics and AI projects. Collaborate with faculty and stu...

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

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.