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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$160K - $261K *

Transform AI compute infrastructure by designing scalable software solutions that automate cluster management and enhance operational efficiency across global systems. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $125K *

Elevate system performance by providing expert Tier 2/3 support, managing network configurations, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance user experience and operational efficiency...

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

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver advanced software systems. Drive integration and testing efforts while managing requ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure management by leveraging your expertise in NetApp and VMWare. Drive automation and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring security compliance in complex envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career with a cutting-edge team focused on developing scalable infrastructure for distributed AI applications, enhancing performance and reliability in cloud environments through innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $130K *

Champion secure and scalable cloud infrastructure in Azure and AWS. Drive lifecycle management of Windows Server and networking components while optimizing backend platforms and enhancing security mea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $140K *

Innovate in the design and development of U.S. Navy Navigation Systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Lead hybrid system integration from concept to deployment while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by providing advanced technical leadership and support for mission-critical government systems. Drive enterprise integration, optimization, and change management while ensuring s...

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

$95K - $125K *

Take ownership of the Learning Management System, enhancing user experience and optimizing operations for corrections professionals nationwide. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective traini...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing a Microsoft Windows domain Active Directory environment, ensuring seamless integration, troubleshooting, and security for critical systems while collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $175K *

Drive innovation in aerospace systems engineering by managing requirements, models, and verification processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support program mileston...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the effective management of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through system upgrades, troubleshooting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Contribute to integrated testing events for CIAT systems, ensuring interoperability and performance. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to validate software baselines and support mission capa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $101K *

Optimize high-performance computing storage systems, ensuring health, capacity, and availability. Manage backups, data migrations, and filesystem tuning while supporting researchers with data manageme...

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $101K *

Lead the charge in administering high-performance computing storage systems, ensuring optimal health, capacity, and performance. Collaborate with researchers to manage data effectively and automate pr...

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

$100K - $130K *

Empower small-to-medium businesses by managing their technology stack. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft applications and consulting to enhance client relationships, drive growth, and deliver impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $210K *

Innovate and develop robust software for autonomous spacecraft operations, tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement miss...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $235K *

Join a team that's defining the future of data center architecture. Lead evaluations of next-generation technologies and integrate diverse engineering domains, guiding innovations from pilot to hypers...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading IT projects and providing advanced technical support across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver exceptional customer service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion the future of naval defense by providing systems engineering support for the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance submarine capabilities and e...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of naval defense by providing critical systems engineering support for the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance s...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and internal projects. Lead endpoint management and ensure service quality while driving technology transitions and compliance init...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Support our IT team as a Tier 2 Systems Administrator, providing expert technical assistance, maintaining critical systems, and ensuring top-tier performance and security for user infrastructure. Make...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $300K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust build systems for high-performance CPU development, ensuring efficient workflows and reliability across design and verification teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.