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 *

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...

Red Lake, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $232K *

Elevate your career by engineering and securing critical Linux and FreeBSD infrastructures. As a key technical authority, you'll ensure compliance with federal standards while managing both on-premise...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform the systems engineering landscape by overseeing the full lifecycle of IT solutions, ensuring secure integration and alignment with cybersecurity standards while mentoring junior team members...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive infrastructure excellence by navigating complex challenges, shaping technical direction, and leading critical incident resolutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate engineering standard...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career with a senior role driving key infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams on technical challenges, mentor engineers, and shape infrastructure designs that enhance o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Systems Administrator, managing critical ECGS applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, ensure system performance, and troubleshoot compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by bridging RF cyber-research and software implementation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to define system architectures and convert findings into actionable solutions for cutting-ed...

Ontario, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Administrator, where you'll manage and enhance operating systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal network performance in a supportive environment focused on inn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $238K *

Accelerate progress at the system level by leading cross-functional teams in spacecraft design, requirements management, and fault analysis. Drive integration, verification, and validation activities...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Elevate your career by managing classified IT infrastructures in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As a key contributor, you'll oversee server management, data backup, and support, ensuring operat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering for dynamic technology initiatives, managing full lifecycle activities while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. Drive continuous improvement as a scrum...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of systems programming and administration by leading teams, managing complex projects, and enhancing operational efficiencies across multiple platforms. Collaborate with IT and user c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform the internal IT landscape by managing employee support, systems administration, and infrastructure scalability. Drive automation and security initiatives while enhancing user experience in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring secure operations across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to adapt to evolving technologies and drive reliability...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Optimize modular data center production by engineering controls for efficiency. Collaborate closely on the manufacturing line to troubleshoot, verify, and enhance designs, ensuring high-quality, relia...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $156K *

Transform complex Active Directory infrastructures by leveraging your expertise in engineering, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level directory services. Collaborate with teams to enhance security...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Contribute to the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across all company locations. Collaborate with teams...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $184K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing manufacturing test software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, establish best practices, and mentor engineers, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.