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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$125K - $187K *

Explore innovative cloud solutions as you design, implement, and automate services to enhance reliability and developer experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excel...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols and user access management. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations while providing exceptional customer support in...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate security standards by managing user accounts and access controls. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance with federal policies while providing exceptional customer support in a dy...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in IT systems as a Windows System Administrator, overseeing network performance, mentoring staff, and ensuring security. Collaborate with vendors and support regional offices while en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT systems and networks by designing, configuring, and supporting infrastructure while mentoring desktop staff and ensuring security and performance across all platforms...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's optimizing high-performance storage for mission-critical HPC environments. Collaborate with experts to ensure data security and availability while enhancing your skills in Linux and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the administration and security of enterprise Windows server infrastructure, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud services, while mentoring junior staff and imple...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing network systems and cybersecurity for Navy Tactical Training, ensuring seamless operation and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support enterpris...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of national security by supporting systems engineering for mission-critical programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, secure, and sc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by providing Tier 2 engineering support for a mission-critical US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability through proactive mainten...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Analyze and enhance systems engineering processes to support Air Force DCGS. Collaborate with teams to optimize virtual infrastructures, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with engineering stan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced cyber systems initiatives, collaborating across teams to optimize security and performance. Drive innovative solutions in a dynamic DevOps environment while ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Deliver your expertise to optimize Linux systems and VMware platforms, ensuring high availability and efficient virtual environments. Collaborate with teams to maintain system security and performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage a dynamic enterprise environment, ensuring system uptime and performance. Collaborate with teams to support hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading systems engineering efforts in developing, integrating, and testing secure enterprise infrastructure and products, while ensuring compliance with industry...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $135K *

Join a team that's enhancing enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems. Leverage your expertise to improve performance and reliability while collaborating...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the design, deployment, and support of Linux infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical applications in a collaborative environment with development and security team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure Linux infrastructures. Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure reliable environments that support mission-critical applicati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Innovate at the forefront of systems engineering, leveraging 20 years of expertise to configure, manage, and optimize IT infrastructures while leading automation efforts and enhancing system performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Support the management of DoD systems as a skilled DevOps Engineer by overseeing installations, configurations, and system monitoring to uphold security and sustainability within a secure environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain embedded Linux software for avionics platforms, ensuring secure and reliable systems through low-level hardware integration and platform engineering practic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of oil-free centrifugal compressors with strategic HVAC/R OEM accounts, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless implementation and customer satisfacti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.