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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$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us to design, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows systems for cutting-edge research projects, ensuring secure and efficient IT support while collaborating closely with researchers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize your career with a dynamic role focused on Linux server management, AWS infrastructure, and database administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $126K *

Join a team that's transforming IT systems administration for advanced AI research. Support end-users and manage high-performance computing environments while streamlining operations for both classifi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $112K *

Support and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure by administering Linux and macOS systems. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency across classifie...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, ensuring security and compliance across all managed systems. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational integrity an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver reliable and secure Linux infrastructure, optimizing enterprise environments through automation and collaboration. Tackle complex challenges, enhance operational processes, and foster team kno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize enterprise Linux environments by delivering secure, resilient infrastructure. Collaborate globally to troubleshoot complex challenges, enhance operational processes, and drive automation for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing Linux environments, ensuring mission-critical systems run smoothly. You'll manage configurations, automate processes, and support hardware and s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support system operations by administering servers and user accounts, ensuring system readiness, and performing upgrades. Monitor performance and manage access controls while maintaining security prot...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $166K *

Champion high-performance computing by leading Linux systems administration, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical resources. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance and automate...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Manage daily operations, provide user assistance, and implement system enhancements fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $200K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing Solaris and Linux systems, ensuring high availability of enterprise storage solutions, and supporting critical infrastructure operations in a dynamic enviro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical UNIX environments and enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-essential workloads in a secure governme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$243K - $315K *

Transform complex hardware into reliable services by leveraging your extensive Linux and infrastructure expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support advanced computing and data analytics for...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$60K - $123K *

Optimize and secure enterprise-level systems by developing, testing, and deploying CSfC solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance network resilience and performance while ensuring compliance in gov...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $282K *

Lead the charge in managing Linux systems, ensuring deployment, patching, and troubleshooting while creating essential documentation and maintaining system integrity in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $94K *

Empower critical IT infrastructure by leading Linux systems administration, designing integrated solutions, and managing endpoint infrastructure across diverse operational environments. Drive performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the management and enhancement of Linux and Proxmox systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate across teams to support infrastr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Linux systems and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and security of enterprise IT infrastructure while driving aut...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Engage in a dynamic role supporting enterprise infrastructure for national defense. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring reliability and performance across...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Lead a dedicated team in managing Linux systems, optimizing IT infrastructure, and supporting national defense missions. Collaborate on troubleshooting, system enhancements, and resource utilization t...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Engineer robust cloud and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring secure access and efficient CI/CD tools for development teams. Drive system design and integration while maintaining high availability and se...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of enterprise support by managing Red Hat Linux systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system adm...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Manage and optimize IT systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Provide support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance, while coordinating with security teams to enhance system operati...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of Linux systems as you provide technical support and administration in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and resolve complex issu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.