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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining robust network infrastructures. This hands-on role emphasizes troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise systems, collaborating closely with te...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Play a key role in validating and optimizing server/storage systems, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting solutions while supporting engineering and enhancing performance for clients across var...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Transform systems software through collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance licensing technologies. Drive innovation and streamline development for diverse A10 platforms, ensuring robust s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing systems that empower engineering teams to deliver code rapidly and reliably. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and cloud...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by designing and managing robust systems and infrastructure, enabling rapid, safe, and reliable code deployment across diverse environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $146K *

Join us to execute and enhance partner operations, ensuring seamless workflows and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales and partners, driving efficiency and operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team to ensure continuous network connectivity and support for complex systems in a critical operational environment. Leverage your expertise in network operations and troubleshooting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing robust enterprise systems, overseeing strategy, platform selection, and team building to ensure seamless integration across manufacturing, finance, and compliance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $173K *

Take ownership of critical Tier I/II support in a 24/7 operational environment, ensuring seamless incident management and communication between service providers and users while enhancing operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by coordinating the installation and support of CAE applications in a Microsoft Azure environment, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency for engineering teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity measures, conduct assessments, and provide expert analysis. Collaborate on security operations, develop strategies, and ensure compliance while safeguardin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $110K *

Reimagine the future of enterprise applications by providing advanced administration and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system reliability and deliver innovative technology solution...

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

$90K - $130K *

Join us to support mission-critical defense initiatives by conducting systems engineering assessments, evaluating technical architecture, and promoting innovation in a collaborative environment. Enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $123K *

Optimize IBM Power Systems and IBM i Series environments, leading implementations, migrations, and support for enterprise clients. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and resolve comple...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $123K *

Lead the charge in implementing Knowledge-Based Resolution and modernizing Smart IT workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance service desk efficiency and deliver scalable solutions within the Hel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations and customer success. As a hands-on leader, you'll manage a skilled team, oversee implementations, and ensure operational excellence w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating cloud infrastructure for AI/ML workloads. This hands-on role requires deep GCP expertise and project coordination skills to support cutting-edge research...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $205K *

Champion the design and engineering of enterprise IT infrastructure, leading virtualization and containerization initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us in enhancing our IT environment by providing hands-on support, managing systems, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure and efficient IT operations while lea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $149K *

Champion the maintenance and enhancement of IT networks, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to integrate new technologies and provide expert support for network a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale HPC environments by integrating, administering, and optimizing Linux systems while ensuring operational excellence and security compliance within a collaborative team atmosphere...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $207K *

Join a team that's engineering and securing a classified Windows-based environment. You'll ensure system stability, compliance, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Support end users by troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining system performance, and ensuring uptime. Collaborate on software upgrades and hardware installations while documenting IT infrastruct...

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  •   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.