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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$120K - $133K *

Lead the design and validation of complex systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and maintain high-quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate network performance and security by managing and optimizing systems, ensuring reliable communication for training environments. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and implement poli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize your career by providing expert virtualization support in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance VMware infrastructure and ensure mission-critical operations while adhering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative VDI solutions while leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance and enhance user experience in enterprise environments. Drive continuous improvements and ensure complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Costpoint System Administrator, overseeing Deltek Costpoint ERP management, ensuring system security, compliance, and seamless integrations while supporting finance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in ensuring seamless network operations and security compliance for a critical military enterprise. Oversee system administration, outage response, and team coordination to maintain hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $318K *

Innovate and lead the design and implementation of complex systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and security standards. Collaborate with teams to create scalable, secure infrastructures whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance and security for critical applications, ensuring seamless operation and support for diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance network reliability and implemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure architecture and modernization. Lead initiatives across datacenter, cloud, and networking platforms while driving automation and security standards to enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $128K *

Lead the global PLM ecosystem, driving digital transformation and optimizing product data management across engineering and manufacturing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system capabilities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance network performance by supporting, analyzing, and maintaining WAN/LAN/WLAN systems across corporate offices and distribution centers. Ensure minimal downtime through effective troubleshooting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$162K - $387K *

Elevate the performance of large-scale data center systems by developing and optimizing the Linux Operating System. Collaborate globally to enhance reliability, troubleshoot software issues, and suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a System Administrator, ensuring cybersecurity compliance and operational readiness of critical systems. You'll manage patching, vulnerability assessments, and documentation whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform product development as a Junior Systems Engineer, collaborating across teams to design, document, and test hardware and software. Engage in all lifecycle phases, ensuring quality and meeting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $175K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with security protocols while optimizing system pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex network infrastructures, ensuring seamless interoperability of voice, video, and data services while providing expert technical support and maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Drive innovation in systems engineering by developing requirements, test plans, and algorithms for cutting-edge maritime systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance product deployment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $132K *

Manage network operations and incident response, ensuring optimal performance and security. Proactively identify and mitigate risks while supporting a high-security cloud environment for a growing cus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and support at a mining site. You'll implement and maintain critical systems, ensuring operational excellence while collaborating on innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Engineer and secure cloud and Linux systems, optimizing infrastructure and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and performance while managing access and security protoc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Elevate IT infrastructure management by configuring, implementing, and maintaining robust systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance across data centers and cloud environments, driv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Lead the support and administration of Linux infrastructure across DevOps and operational environments, ensuring secure backend services and automation while collaborating with a dynamic government an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion Linux infrastructure support across DevOps and operational environments. Collaborate with government and contractor teams to sustain systems, automate tasks, and maintain secure backend servi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $172K *

Empower your career by optimizing recruiting systems and enhancing the hiring experience. In this role, you'll manage ATS configurations, automate workflows, and support team operations to ensure effe...

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

$115K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance operational efficiency by managing the Equipment Common Operating Picture (ECOP) database, providing administrative support, and delivering training to ensure effective use...

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  •   Less than 5 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.