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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$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative chemical refining processes, leading the control systems for equipment scope from design to commissioning while managing cross-functional teams and enabling automat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives, ensuring the security and reliability of enterprise systems. Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to deliver scalable techno...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $172K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and administering the ServiceNow platform, ensuring its stability and performance. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to drive improvements and support through st...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing critical infrastructure systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence across multiple facilities in a rapidly expanding global network...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$60K - $180K *

Champion the management and support of advanced security systems and IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows environments and physical access control to ensure operational reliability an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by troubleshooting complex server environments and business applications. Collaborate with clients and vendors to resolve incidents swiftly, ensuring optimal performance of network...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform business processes as a Systems Analyst/Product Owner, driving data analysis and solution design. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cohesive product delivery while managing project lif...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure the reliability and performance of critical IT systems by managing infrastructure, providing support, and collaborating on modernization efforts to enhance enterprise applications and s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the governance and enhancement of engineering specifications and design standards, ensuring data integrity across multiple engineering applications. Lead strategic direction and administratio...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to build and manage GPU-based infrastructure for AI systems, ensuring secure and efficient operations for advanced flight simulation. Collaborate on installations, testing, and sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Support mission-critical systems by administering and optimizing Linux infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring security compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to tro...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you support and optimize IT systems in complex enterprise environments. Leverage your expertise in Linux, HPC, and advanced networking to enhance mission-critical infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate IT systems management by optimizing and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. Lead advanced troubleshooting in high-performance computing environments, ensuring seamless operations and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $230K *

Lead the development of advanced software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and Java. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to enhance cryptographic systems and key management services...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance progress at classified networks by providing expert system administration, ensuring compliance, and delivering technical support across multiple platforms to enhance operational efficiency and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the technical operations of classified networks by managing system configurations, ensuring compliance, and providing user assistance. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive technical excellence as a System Administrator, providing critical support for classified networks and ensuring compliance across multiple systems while collaborating with operational personnel...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support and maintain IT systems and specialized hardware for U.S. State Department passport operations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, install, and ensure optimal performance of desktop and s...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of connectivity by optimizing and supporting complex LAN/WAN environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable network solutions that enhance business performance and m...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to deploy and optimize complex LAN/WAN environments, ensuring secure and resilient network infrastructure while collaborating with internal customers to deliver effective technolog...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on IT support in a high-tech environment. You will maintain system integrity, improve operational efficiencies, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance research c...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $126K *

Administer, maintain, and enhance IT infrastructure in classified/unclassified settings. Collaborate on technical solutions while providing exceptional end-user support. Seek innovative approaches to...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$114K - $151K *

Optimize cybersecurity operations while supporting infrastructure and user needs. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance security compliance and vulnerability management in a dynamic and evolvi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize finance systems by administering and enhancing ERP solutions, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system improvements and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career by enhancing Linux kernel security for cutting-edge AI cloud solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust security measures, conduct vulnerability research, and le...

3 weeks 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.