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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining software solutions that support mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver effective techni...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

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

$150K - $170K *

Lead systems engineering initiatives for warhead prototyping, guiding multidisciplinary teams through development, integration, and testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with Nav...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence, providing hands-on system administration and support in mission-critical environments. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure system reliab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer or Administrator, where you'll manage critical systems, provide user support, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud hosting for maintenance management. You'll configure, automate, and support a secure environment, ensuring seamless operations and integration while coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the engineering and enhancement of Microsoft Sentinel, driving security automation, and collaborating with teams to fortify the organization’s security posture across cloud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by administering Cisco networks and RHEL systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance system integrity and deploy containerized applic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $129K *

Transform system administration by delivering innovative solutions, optimizing resources, and collaborating with teams to enhance infrastructure capabilities while ensuring compliance and security sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $129K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure by providing expert system administration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize systems, ensuring capacity and user...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $141K *

Optimize your career by managing and enhancing IT systems, providing technical support, and ensuring security and efficiency across hardware and software components. Collaborate with a skilled team to...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer experiences by managing and optimizing the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure stability, security, and performance while driving continu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

The Infrastructure and Operations Engineer will provide engineering support for the design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of various network systems, including Storage Area Networks (SA...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of IT infrastructure by managing Microsoft 365, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing network systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational resilience and support busines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on agile cloud operations, enhancing a vital logistics system for the USAF. Utilize your expertise in AWS, scripting, and CI/CD management to drive efficiency and innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize SQL database infrastructure by managing multiple environments, ensuring performance and reliability across development and production systems while supporting business intelligence solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing SQL databases across multiple environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and data integrity. Collaborate with teams to support business intelligence applications an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing Linux systems, ensuring reliability and compliance while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions and lead local IT projects...

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  •   5 - 7 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.