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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$88K - $133K *

Optimize the performance and security of Windows servers and virtualization platforms. Balance operational support with proactive maintenance to ensure a resilient 24/7 infrastructure, meeting strict...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $133K *

Transform IT infrastructure by ensuring optimal performance and security of Windows servers and virtualization platforms. Collaborate across teams to maintain a resilient 24/7 environment while adheri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $121K *

Support the continuous performance and security of Windows servers and virtualization platforms, ensuring optimal uptime and adherence to SLAs while managing both on-premises and cloud environments in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to design and maintain scalable data systems that enhance analytics, AI, and operational workflows. Play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and optimizing cloud-native engineeri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Manage and support diverse software applications, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system integrity and accessibility while providing expert troubleshooting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the performance and integrity of diverse software systems, ensuring seamless application support and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and maintain documentation, dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT operations by enhancing automation and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, manage core services, and drive efficiency while supporting a highly technic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $242K *

Drive operational excellence by managing high-performance computing systems, enhancing infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless IT operations and support for evolving mission re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $242K *

Unlock your potential by supporting high-performance computing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, streamline processes, and ensure secure operations in a dynamic datacenter env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Optimize maintenance operations by leading the administration and configuration of the CMMS. Ensure data integrity, manage workflows, and generate reports to enhance decision-making and asset manageme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$226K - $247K *

Join a dynamic team to orchestrate secure software deployments across high-performance computing environments, ensuring compliance and performance while leading technical escalations and enhancing ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automating infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes, enhancing CI/CD workflows, and collaborating with teams to ensure reliable application operations across environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine IT infrastructure management by leading complex projects and driving operational excellence. Leverage your expertise in Windows and VMware to ensure stability across datacenters while mentor...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Partner with us to modernize IT systems as a Senior Systems Engineer, providing technical leadership in cloud technologies and geospatial solutions to support mission-critical applications and enhance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $246K *

Elevate the performance of high-performance computing environments by leading software integration efforts, ensuring secure and efficient deployments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$201K - $246K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software integration, leading high-performance computing deployments. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance system stability, and ensure com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement and technical initiatives to define product requirements, support sales strategies, and create repeatable solutions within storage architectures. Collaborate with R&D and fost...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and management of secure hybrid IT infrastructures, integrating cloud and on-premises systems while ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Collaborate with cybersecurity...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $240K *

Join our team to apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases, ensuring technical integrity and quality. Collaborate with government and program personnel to address challenges and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance by leveraging your expertise in Windows administration. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot, deploy, and support desktop environments while ensuring seamless op...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in managing and optimizing ERP systems, ensuring stability and security while supporting critical business operations across payroll, benefits, and HR functions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable operation of software systems and networks across multiple locations. Optimize environments, troubleshoot issues, and provide user training while maintaining secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in systems engineering, overseeing project performance, and delivering innovative solutions for Command and Control systems. Collaborate across disciplines t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $143K *

Advance operational excellence by applying systems engineering to support Mars missions, ensuring spacecraft safety, leading anomaly investigations, and optimizing performance through innovative autom...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.