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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$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Advance avionics architectures for diverse missions, ensuring seamless integration of command and data handling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support mis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and delivering advanced systems for Submarine Warfare. Collaborate with experts to analyze requirements, manage integrations, and ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Drive the modernization of critical systems by creating and maintaining software solutions. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance efficiency and integrity across applications, ensuring long-term...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining the integrity and security of critical databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability across various platforms while implementing essential polici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing employee IT experiences by streamlining onboarding, access management, and compliance processes. Collaborate across teams to automate workflows and ensure secure, efficien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $326K *

Join us to shape the future of LinkedIn's Metrics Platform, driving scalable, high-performance systems that ensure real-time observability and reliability across our engineering teams. Lead technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $107K *

Transform the security landscape by leading advanced cyber security initiatives for interconnected E-911 and CJIS networks, ensuring robust protection and compliance while mentoring staff and managing...

3 weeks ago

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

$122K - $143K *

Unlock your potential by supporting critical software infrastructure for plant operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance data management and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring seamless functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $143K *

Optimize software infrastructure by managing PostgreSQL and OT systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data management and ensure operational continuity during cloud outages. Drive efficienc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by optimizing, securing, and supporting diverse systems across global operations. Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing robust backend services and APIs using C# and .NET. Collaborate on enterprise integrations, optimize performance, and implement best practices in a dynamic, remote...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by guiding engineering teams in multi-discipline approaches to enhance geospatial intelligence systems, ensuring timely and accurate solutions across various federal agencies and a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by joining an Agile team focused on developing mission-critical software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, engaging in sprints and enhancing your skills in real-time...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Champion advanced systems security engineering to enhance USAF weapon systems, ensuring robust cybersecurity and resilience throughout the acquisition life cycle while collaborating with diverse teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading IT operations as a Senior VMware/SAN Administrator. Drive mission-critical projects, enhance system performance, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $290K *

Serve as a Systems Engineer focusing on Information Systems Security, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure and reliable. Collaborate with teams throughout the system lifecycle to influence des...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Transform your career by leading a team in the operation and maintenance of critical data center systems. Oversee technical activities, ensure safety, and mentor junior technicians while driving opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of IT operations to ensure secure, compliant systems while enhancing cybersecurity measures in alignment with federal standards. Collaborate with teams and vendors to maintain an effici...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining database management by optimizing Oracle 19c systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability while managing vast data environments a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing 24/7 Tier I/II support in a dynamic operational environment. You'll be the key liaison between users and service providers, ensuring efficient incident manage...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $195K *

Drive innovation as a key engineer, owning Linux kernel driver development for cutting-edge hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance from pre-si...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform the future of computing by owning the Linux kernel driver for our innovative Fabric accelerator. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless pre-silicon development and bring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced IT support and systems administration, guiding teams to resolve complex issues while enhancing client environments. Collaborate on infrastructure and cloud initiatives, ensuring top...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.