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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$112K - $169K *

Elevate service reliability by developing and implementing code that enhances scalability. Collaborate with teams to maintain code quality, respond to incidents, and improve operational processes in a...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in managing and securing facility automation systems, overseeing a team to ensure reliable operations and integration across critical university facilities. Drive technical excellence...

4 weeks ago

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

$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in managing and securing facility automation systems while supervising a dedicated team. Drive operational excellence and ensure system reliability, aligning with university standards...

4 weeks ago

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

$91K - $137K *

Elevate facility automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring security and lifecycle management. Collaborate on critical infrastructure to optimize performance and align with university stan...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team providing essential IT support and infrastructure solutions. Engage in hands-on troubleshooting, user assistance, and network management while collaborating across...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $105K *

Drive end-to-end technical support for employees, managing service desk requests and troubleshooting hardware and network issues in a collaborative environment. Serve as the primary on-site resource...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for a 24/7 enterprise network, ensuring cybersecurity and operational readiness for mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering Team to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize operations, and drive continuous service improvement while fostering strong relationships with clients and p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Engage with a dynamic team focused on safeguarding information systems and implementing robust security measures. Your role will involve a broad collaboration across departments to strengthen security...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $200K *

Transform software systems by designing, developing, and troubleshooting innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance product architecture and lead projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $149K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing data center operations, optimizing hybrid environments, and ensuring high availability. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $147K *

Solve complex IT infrastructure challenges by implementing and supporting advanced systems solutions, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff to ensure robust, secure, and efficient tech...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Transform IT infrastructure management by leading cybersecurity, network systems, and backup solutions. Drive operational excellence and support critical projects while ensuring reliability and securi...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower teams by managing and enhancing core financial systems, ensuring stability and alignment with business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and support critical financial...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare systems through innovative IT solutions. As a Level II IT Systems Analyst, you'll drive improvements in Epic Professional Billing, ensuring seamles...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a Senior IT Engineer, driving operational excellence and technical leadership in a dynamic global IT environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, streamline processe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of systems engineering by leading cybersecurity assessments and vulnerability analyses for complex DOD systems, ensuring robust defense strategies and fostering client relationships t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex systems engineering efforts, conducting in-depth cybersecurity assessments, and developing innovative solutions for advanced defense systems while collaboratin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $325K *

Accelerate progress at managing and securing a diverse device fleet, ensuring compliance and automation while collaborating across teams to enhance endpoint performance and security for all users...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $325K *

Elevate security and efficiency by owning the endpoint platform, managing device configurations, and automating operations for thousands of macOS and Linux devices while ensuring compliance and collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $325K *

Shape the future of endpoint management by owning a secure, scalable platform that ensures thousands of devices are configured, patched, and compliant. Collaborate across teams to automate processes a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $325K *

Transform our endpoint management by owning the MDM platform, automating device configurations, and ensuring security compliance across thousands of macOS and Linux devices. Collaborate with teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$285K - $325K *

Elevate your career by owning the endpoint platform, managing device configurations, and automating security processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance user experience while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining advanced voice communication systems, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality service across VoIP and Unified Communications environments while sup...

1 week ago

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

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.