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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$95K - $115K *

Optimize system performance by managing Linux and Windows servers, ensuring secure and stable operations for mission-critical radar systems. Collaborate with engineers to support integration and autom...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in hybrid cloud environments, driving optimization and service improvements while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure system performance, security...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $121K *

Champion innovative database solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust systems. Collaborate within agile teams to enhance software capabilities and ensure optimal performance across d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced cybersecurity engineering initiatives, collaborating with experts to design innovative solutions, and supporting mission-critical security for federal programs in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize Tenable ACAS operations, ensuring compliance and security across complex environments. Leverage your expertise in RHEL and vulnerability management to suppor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Powder River Industries, LLC is responsible for providing cybersecurity expertise and solutions across various technical environments, including clo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by implementing GCP environments, automating deployments, and ensuring high availability. Collaborate on Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing advanced research computing capabilities. As a System Administrator, you'll manage Linux environments, ensuring optimal performance and security while support...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $100K *

Transform advanced research computing by managing Linux server environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user support. Collaborate with teams to enhance capabilities for tackling compl...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $154K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and implementing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions, optimizing performance, and leading automation initiatives while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by overseeing the administration of Oracle databases in a mission-critical environment. Ensure database performance, integrity, and security while supporting application releases and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and support a large Oracle Database environment, ensuring availability, performance, and security. Collaborate on application releases and regulatory changes while maintaining operational stabi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Transform the future of space technology by providing expert oversight on RF payload development, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and collaboration with contractors and customers...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex systems engineering practices, guiding teams to enhance GEOINT capabilities through innovative solutions, integration, and strategic planning to meet diverse requirements across gove...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Join us to secure a platform for third-party applications, ensuring compliance and security through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with teams to automate checks, assess risks, and provide actionabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $241K *

Elevate software deployment efficiency by managing complex integrations and updates across high-performance computing environments, ensuring security and compliance while leading technical escalations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced missile systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing virtualization platforms, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across diverse environments while supporting transitions to centralized hosting solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $230K *

Advance mission-critical MILSATCOM capabilities by solving complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system interoperability and reliability, ensuring operational succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $173K *

Unlock potential by providing Tier I/II support in a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. Collaborate with users and service providers to manage incidents, ensuring effective communication and resolu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $173K *

Support operational excellence by providing Tier I/II assistance in a 24/7 environment. Engage with users, manage incidents, and ensure seamless communication while enhancing the knowledge base for co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $173K *

Empower operational excellence by providing Tier I/II support in a 24/7 environment. Serve as the SPOC for incident management, ensuring effective communication and resolution while enhancing the know...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by implementing and optimizing IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring system reliability and security while collaborating with teams to meet evolving business needs and drive operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.