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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$75K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Systems Administrator, supporting diverse operating systems and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure, efficient architectures across multiple domains. Join us...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing information assurance programs by implementing security policies, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with senior ISSOs to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer II, driving innovative power subsystem solutions through all mission phases. Collaborate on hardware delivery, operations, and integration to ensure project s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $204K *

Innovate cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies, tackling complex distributed systems. Lead engineering efforts to enhance operational excellence and automate processes, ensuring top-t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$158K - $205K *

Grow your career as you support high-performance data center networking. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance your skills in advanced technologies while ensuring optimal network performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and performance of high-visibility products. Your expertise in cloud engineering and applied AI will drive operational excellence and foster c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Join us to enhance the reliability and performance of high-visibility products. Leverage your expertise in cloud engineering and applied AI to drive operational integrity and mentor cross-functional t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative management of Unix, Linux, and container services, ensuring secure and efficient infrastructure. Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration while enhancing operational exc...

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize IT infrastructure management by leading hybrid environments, ensuring high availability and security. Drive operational excellence while mentoring teams and aligning IT strategies with busine...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in providing technical support and training for the Aviation Logistics Information Management System, ensuring optimal performance and security for aviation readiness and deployable ca...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower IT operations by leading technical teams, managing platform strategy, and ensuring service delivery excellence. Drive innovation and sustainability while aligning with executive objectives to...

1 week ago

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

$168K - $198K *

Innovate solutions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system administration and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and compliance throughout the systems e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Support and enhance system operations by collaborating with stakeholders, managing infrastructure, and optimizing processes through automation, ensuring compliance and operational readiness across div...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $112K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by analyzing network activity, responding to incidents, and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database to protect critical information systems from thr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $253K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud solutions by developing and maintaining innovative software. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and enhance system performance while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud services by developing and maintaining automation tools that enhance reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and improve wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional IT security solutions by managing security controls and collaborating across teams to enhance resilience and protect against evolving threats in a dynamic enterprise environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT security operations by managing controls and enhancing resilience. Collaborate across teams to develop robust security procedures, ensuring protection against evolving threats while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT security operations by managing controls and enhancing resilience. Collaborate across teams to develop robust security procedures and communicate effectively to safeguard our enterprise a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive IT security excellence by managing security controls and risk management. Collaborate across teams to enhance security procedures and protect against evolving threats, ensuring seamless business...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT systems and enhancing performance. Leverage your extensive experience in Linux and Systems Engineering to manage infrastructure and lead troubleshooting e...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $95K *

Lead the daily operations of IT network administration, supervising staff and managing projects. Develop policies, analyze data, and ensure compliance while enhancing technology services across the or...

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

$153K - $164K *

Lead advanced systems engineering initiatives across the lifecycle, ensuring technical integrity and quality. Collaborate with government and program teams to deliver complex solutions in a Scaled Agi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $116K *

Manage endpoint security and patch management for 1,000+ users. Ensure compliance and protection through monitoring, remediation, and system support. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.