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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$209K - $212K *

Optimize IT systems by providing expert support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Manage daily operations, enhance system performance, and ensure seamless user access across UNIX a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing and securing Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with teams to implement security measures, administer user access, and ensure compliance while driving operational...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $105K *

Take ownership of our Azure infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while automating processes. Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance systems and streamline access for employees...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and cloud infrastructure, providing technical support, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Collaborate on Microsoft 365 and Azure environments while enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform IT operations by owning support processes, enhancing systems, and leading initiatives. Collaborate with tech teams to streamline vendor management and security projects, ensuring reliable an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and oversee IT operations, ensuring compliance and supporting government initiatives. You will enhance systems, manage security protocols, and provide technical support...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $135K *

Optimize enterprise systems by managing and troubleshooting network, server, and storage infrastructure. Collaborate on upgrades, cybersecurity, and user support while maintaining documentation and en...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $205K *

Lead complex system engineering initiatives to ensure effective requirement management, integration, and documentation. Foster collaboration with stakeholders while driving lifecycle management and te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing critical infrastructure systems. You'll design, configure, and support VMware virtualization technologies, ensuring operational excellence and reliability in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Optimize your career by providing hands-on support for network and systems in a K-12 environment. Manage infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and enhance end-user experiences while ensuring minimal di...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance mission readiness by providing expert systems administration support, ensuring compliance and efficiency in MDA's contracting operations. Act as a trusted advisor, bridging technology and proc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $85K *

Engineer robust IT infrastructure by managing systems and networks, ensuring seamless operations in Microsoft Azure and 365 environments. Collaborate globally to support cloud initiatives and provide...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role ensuring endpoint security and compliance, enhancing AI infrastructure, and managing cloud-based IT operations while supporting a hybrid workforce with proactive s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise IT operations by managing Windows Server systems, focusing on Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security compliance and provide ad...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $195K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on Linux kernel development, integrating cutting-edge features, and collaborating with hardware engineers to enhance product performance and rel...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$144K - $158K *

Transform complex software systems by developing, maintaining, and enhancing diverse applications. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and integrate solutions, ensuring adh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $158K *

Join a team that's developing innovative software solutions for complex systems. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhance existing applications, and ensure high-quality performance while adhering to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network security through expert management of PaloAlto firewall infrastructure. You'll ensure performance, security, and availability while providing critica...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust network solutions by managing and supporting critical systems, including LANs and WANs. Collaborate on designing efficient models while providing essential support within high-security...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT systems management by providing expert support, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to optimize operations, enhance security, and ensure compliance while managing div...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize secure network infrastructure for mission-critical operations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and maintain high-performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $90K *

Execute network infrastructure deployments and upgrades across multiple sites. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless installations while maintaining project documentation and troubl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the administration and security of Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring robust user access, endpoint management, and compliance with security protocols while collaborating with teams to enhance I...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative chemical refining processes, leading cutting-edge technology implementation, and optimizing mineral supply chains through advanced engineering practices and cr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.