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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$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...

Pella, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   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

$88K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public service through effective management of a statewide SaaS grants platform. Oversee technical operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with various...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $96K *

Optimize the statewide SaaS grants platform by overseeing configurations, integrations, and security measures. Collaborate with vendors and state teams to ensure a resilient, audit-ready environment t...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing Tier II technical support for global ISR systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while mai...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $150K *

Take ownership of advanced desktop and endpoint support, serving as the senior technical resource for the Service Desk. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance service delivery, and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by delivering robust infrastructure and system administration in classified environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational security and ensure the reliability of advanced...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $124K *

Unlock potential by joining a team focused on advanced Tier II support for network devices in a fiber optic transport network, ensuring operational excellence and 100% service availability across mult...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$199K - $270K *

Champion innovation by leading Windows systems administration, ensuring optimal performance and security across physical and virtual environments. Leverage 15+ years of expertise to support mission-cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing enterprise infrastructure systems, including storage and virtualization. Leverage automation and scripting to enhance operational efficiency and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Transform IT asset management by overseeing product lifecycles, optimizing Power Platform applications, and enhancing operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise to drive proactive planning and st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the performance and security of Windows servers and virtualization platforms. Balance operational support with proactive maintenance to uphold SLAs and optimiz...

Johnstown, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $90K *

Elevate data integrity and governance in a cross-functional role, driving insights through analysis, automated processes, and system optimization to enhance business strategies and support key stakeho...

Delta, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Administrator, where you'll manage IT support, maintain infrastructure, and drive technical projects in a multi-site environment, offering significant growth potential...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining complex software systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, data engineering, and infrastructure, ensuring mission...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.