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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$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 days ago

  •   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...

United StatesRemote

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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Develop robust enterprise systems by supporting, enhancing, and integrating ERP and WMS applications. Serve as a critical liaison between stakeholders and tech teams, ensuring application reliability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $100K *

Drive innovative solutions for complex network challenges while enhancing system performance and security. Collaborate with clients to troubleshoot and implement effective network configurations in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert technical support and solutions for desktop systems. Collaborate with users to resolve complex issues, manage upgrades, and ensure optimal performance in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by developing scalable web applications with .NET and modern frameworks. Collaborate on innovative solutions, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence in a dynamic remote en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $175K *

Optimize cloud system operations by managing deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and performance while ensuring compliance with security...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive success by collaborating with R&D and Sales to create tailored solutions. Utilize your expertise in enterprise storage and architecture to guide clients, define product requirements, and enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance of server/storage systems and cloud environments while supervising a dedicated team to meet client needs...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K *

Manage and optimize network systems, ensuring security and performance. Play a key role in troubleshooting hardware/software issues, coordinating installations, and training staff to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $110K *

Lead cross-functional teams in developing system-level solutions for missile defense. Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering to analyze architecture impacts and coordinate technical specifications, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $150K *

Reimagine enterprise systems administration by driving support, governance, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that align with bus...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $144K *

Tackle complex systems integration challenges by leading software, hardware, and network efforts. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring seamless operation and collaboration among teams...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$201K - $246K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic team that integrates and supports software in diverse operating systems. Leverage your expertise in Linux, scripting, and containerization to drive impactful...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $172K *

Advance your career as an Embedded Linux Software Developer, contributing to the evolution of mission-critical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance networking capabilities and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $138K *

Drive the design, development, and testing of advanced systems, ensuring integration of software and hardware. Collaborate on requirements analysis and system architecture for cutting-edge space-based...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.