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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$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, automating, and maintaining secure environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure ro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance safety in Marine Corps weapons systems through rigorous analysis and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in Marine Corps weapons systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyze risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with safety stand...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative AI/ML workflows for numerical weather prediction, optimizing high-performance computing and cloud platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance NOAA's Seasonal Fore...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the IT support team by providing advanced troubleshooting, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring seamless service delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IT operations a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance systems engineering initiatives by supporting PMO with critical documentation, data gathering, and analysis. Collaborate on requirements verification and lifecycle planning to enhance project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Join a team that's delivering advanced network solutions across a global enterprise. Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and on-premise technologies, ensuring optimal performance and security in diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive excellence in Microsoft cloud environments by administering identity, access, and security across multiple tenants. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance in a re...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform critical application support by ensuring production stability and incident management. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and communication, driving operational efficiency in a fast...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee IT operations and service delivery, ensuring effective support and infrastructure management across a multi-site healthcare environment while leading a dynamic team to enhance operational exce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex network systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Leverage your expertise in network design, administration, and troubleshooting to support a robust IT...

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

$72K - $124K *

Transform network security by leveraging your expertise in advanced technologies and hands-on experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, implement solutions, and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Electrical Analytical Engineer, specializing in EMT analysis. Leverage your expertise in power systems to conduct complex calculations, optimize performance, and collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$162K - $219K *

Join us to advance your career as a Systems Administrator SME, where you'll lead critical IT operations, manage complex systems, and ensure high availability for mission-critical services in a dynamic...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS cloud environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex cloud project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure and automation practices to enhance operational reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and scale platforms, ensuring rapid softwar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by overseeing contract data integrity, collaborating across teams, providing system training and support, and generating insightful reports for continuous improvement and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$64K - $147K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing computing platforms. Collaborate with teams to deploy new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain optim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of enterprise systems management, providing senior-level engineering expertise to enhance performance and reliability across Army networks, supporting critical cybersecurity and operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading the integration of complex automation systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless design, testing, and delivery of innovative industrial solutions that me...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $145K *

Play a key role in enhancing enterprise systems while ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to implement effective solutions that drive moderni...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $184K *

Transform classified network operations by leveraging your expertise in engineering, compliance, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement...

2 weeks ago

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

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare robotics by developing cutting-edge software for a groundbreaking medical robot, enhancing vision compute capabilities and ensuring robust, innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and enhance platform operations as a technical expert, driving implementation and administration of HaloPSA. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve visibility, and ensure sea...

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  •   5 - 7 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.