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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$92K - $166K *

Optimize Linux systems administration for high-performance computing, ensuring reliable access for scientists. Lead a team, enhance system performance, and maintain compliance in a critical environmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in elevating cloud infrastructure through advanced Linux systems administration, mentoring, and project management in a high-growth tech environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining system architecture as a Linux System Administrator. Leverage your expertise in Linux and virtualization to enhance system performance and support critical transitions in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $240K *

Support and enhance system architecture by leveraging your Linux expertise. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, implement solutions, and build customer relationships for long-term success in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive the administration and security of Linux systems in a DoD environment, ensuring compliance and reliability. Manage daily operations, vulnerability remediation, and system patching while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $253K *

Engineer robust Linux infrastructures, automate deployments, and enhance secure networking solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure high availability in mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Solaris and Linux systems in a federal environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, security, and patch management to ensure high availability and compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by engineering and optimizing Linux server solutions in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system performance and security while sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Administer, secure, and optimize Linux systems in a dynamic research environment. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure reliable computing services, support scientific applications, and maintain complia...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $132K *

Support mission-critical systems as a Linux System Administrator, collaborating with teams to design, maintain, and enhance Linux infrastructures for test operations while ensuring security and compli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $103K *

Drive secure and efficient Linux environments while ensuring compliance in a high-security setting. Collaborate across teams to maintain, optimize, and automate systems crucial for engineering and man...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $128K *

Unlock your potential as you support Linux systems and logistics operations in a dynamic environment. This hybrid role requires hands-on IT support and efficient management of technology assets, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $128K *

Execute hands-on Linux IT support and logistics operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to manage technology assets, ensuring efficient operations that support mission-critical act...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $116K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing Linux infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 uptime, and collaborating on automation strategies to optimize performance and security across diverse environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by solving complex technical challenges while fostering strong client relationships. Join a dynamic team focused on Linux, Open Source, and DevOps solutions, delivering exceptional...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Innovate with us as you tackle complex Linux systems challenges, enhance client infrastructure, and drive solutions in a fully remote environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to continuous lea...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Provide expert Linux system administration for classified and unclassified networks, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. Collaborate with teams to manage system upgrades, troubleshoot iss...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise Linux infrastructure by managing Red Hat systems, ensuring security, compliance, and optimal performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support critical operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize mission-critical systems through the entire engineering lifecycle. Collaborate with a focused team to manage Linux environments, troubleshoot issues, and develop essential documentation for s...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support mission-critical systems through the engineering lifecycle, collaborating with a focused team to manage Linux environments, troubleshoot issues, and develop documentation, ensuring seamless in...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of our infrastructure by managing Linux server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security through expert troubleshooting, provisioning, and lifecycle management of enterp...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $108K *

Transform endpoint management by implementing and enhancing solutions across diverse systems. Collaborate with IT teams and users to develop strategic roadmaps, ensuring effective technical solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $270K *

Lead the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with development teams to enhance deployment strategies and automate processes...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security while collaborating with development teams to enhance deployment strategies and autom...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion complex Linux systems and networking solutions, driving incident resolution and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot diverse environments, ensuring optima...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.