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 driving innovation in systems engineering, providing technical leadership across complex projects. You'll apply engineering principles throughout the lifecycle, ensuring effective c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $235K *

Drive innovation by leading systems engineering efforts, managing Agile teams, and ensuring seamless integration and testing. Collaborate with diverse experts to deliver impactful solutions in a missi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex operational needs into innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and test systems in a fast-paced R&D environment, ensuring eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center and network infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and cloud environments to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availabil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $204K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and compatibility. Drive the development and maintenance of virtual machines and scripts while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on automating and optimizing enterprise applications. As a senior technical expert, you'll lead deployment, support, and troubleshooting efforts whil...

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

$115K - $156K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative combination products. Drive systems engineering processes, manage risks, and ensure high-quality deliverables while collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Support seamless C4 operations by evaluating, implementing, and maintaining vital software and hardware solutions for military communication needs. Provide expert Tier II support while ensuring cybers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Drive the development of high-assurance encryption devices, leading systems architecture and integration across multidisciplinary teams. Ensure compliance with technical requirements while mentoring e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Help us drive innovation by leading the development of high-assurance encryption devices and secure communications technologies, integrating hardware and software across multidisciplinary teams to del...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing cloud environments while ensuring operational stability and security. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and support a global workforce in deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join our team to drive cloud infrastructure excellence, supporting critical missions through robust administration of Windows and AWS environments, automation, and collaboration with development teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing network infrastructure for Army projects, providing technical expertise and direction in design, implementation, and integration of complex systems while collaborating w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $173K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security systems for Cancer Diagnostics, overseeing strategy, deployment, and maintenance of technologies across U.S. and international locations. Collaborate with stakeho...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support. In this hybrid role, you'll provide onsite and remote assistance to clients, ensuring seamless communication and high-quality service...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to build and enhance cloud infrastructure that supports vital health records. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency while tackling technical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and management of desktop environments, focusing on application packaging, OS deployments, and security patching. Collaborate on SCCM strategies and provide advanced technical support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of AI infrastructure by leading network architecture design, optimizing performance, and collaborating with partners to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation in dat...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the support and maintenance of IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage configurations, and enhance system operations while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure through expert management of Windows servers and automation. Your skills will drive security and performance, ensuring a scalable remote ac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Transform our IT infrastructure by managing Windows servers and desktops. Leverage your expertise in system administration to enhance performance and security while driving innovative solutions for op...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Empower your career by managing and optimizing IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to enhance performance and security while driving innovative solutions for remote...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Optimize our IT infrastructure by leveraging your Windows System Administration expertise. Manage and maintain systems to ensure peak performance and security while driving modernization efforts and i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to enhance performance and security while driving innovative solutions in a collabora...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to enhance performance and security while supporting innovative solutions in a co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.