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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$118K - $187K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing cloud environments by managing Microsoft Azure and 365 services. Collaborate with IT teams to modernize infrastructure, ensuring governance and operational e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $175K *

Transform IT infrastructure management by overseeing critical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Lead troubleshooting efforts, enhance user support, and implement system improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting national security operations through effective IT systems management. This role involves hands-on administration of Linux and Windows systems, ensuring optim...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $220K *

Empower your career by managing critical Linux infrastructure and virtualization platforms. Ensure stability and security in both classified and unclassified environments while supporting day-to-day o...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $220K *

Optimize critical Linux infrastructure and virtualization platforms while ensuring security and availability in classified and unclassified environments. Collaborate on daily operations, vulnerability...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $200K *

Elevate mission-critical operations by administering Linux systems, ensuring reliability and security in a secure government environment while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance infrastru...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $200K *

Manage and maintain critical enterprise infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and security in a secure government environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and suppo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K *

Manage and enhance Microsoft Windows environments, ensuring seamless operations and robust security. Collaborate with teams to optimize and troubleshoot systems while supporting a wide range of admini...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$151K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security for cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and maintain IT systems across diverse environments, ensuring high performance and security for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with engineers to support vita...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $288K *

Develop and enhance IT systems focusing on identity and access management, ensuring secure and efficient workflows. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to automate processes and improve system reli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $288K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance IT systems through identity management and automation. Collaborate with IT and Security to optimize workflows, ensuring secure access and device management while leverag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $288K *

Unlock the potential of our IT systems by enhancing identity and access management. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to streamline workflows, automate processes, and ensure robust device managem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and securing a hybrid IT environment. Oversee Windows and Linux systems, cloud operations, and identity management while ensuring optimal performance and secur...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's building a pipeline of skilled Windows Engineers to support critical national security missions. Contribute to enterprise infrastructure and enjoy career growth opportunities while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Drive critical IT infrastructure management for a vital customer program. Configure, troubleshoot, and secure servers, storage, and networks while ensuring system performance and reliability in a fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Engineer robust IT infrastructure solutions, driving automation and modernization across hybrid platforms. Lead lifecycle management, enhance security, and ensure operational reliability for a multi-s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing IT systems for NASA programs, ensuring optimal performance and security across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. Collaborate with technical teams to support infrastr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize network security and infrastructure by leading assessments, implementing solutions, and ensuring robust protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and manage disaster rec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $150K *

Drive the development and maintenance of network systems, ensuring robust cyber security and enterprise applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate high-level strategies into actiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT systems administration by ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of the IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services, while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $127K *

Drive system administration excellence by troubleshooting, securing, and managing TIF systems. Collaborate on documentation and support network operations for the U.S. Army, ensuring optimal performan...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing critical Finance and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining robust governance and s...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise systems architecture and strategy. As a senior technical expert, you'll provide advanced support, manage complex projects, and collaborate with federal stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize a large-scale HPC cluster, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Provide expert troubleshooting and training while driving compliance and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.