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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$130K - $185K *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure and systems engineering in a mission-focused environment. Collaborate with teams to maintain secure, reliable systems while supporting development and operational ne...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $265K *

Drive the design and management of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams while optimizing performance and security a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $93K *

Lead the charge in securing and managing IT network and infrastructure systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, implement security measures, and support incident response while mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$65K - $118K *

Transform mission-critical systems by leveraging your Linux expertise and systems engineering skills. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational availability, troubleshoot issues, and implement aut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing critical IT support in a classified environment. You'll manage enterprise systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with military and cybersecurit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$164K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a high-performance IT environment, supporting CNO capabilities as a Senior Systems Administrator. Take ownership of systems, optimize workflows, and enhance user experiences thr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $200K *

Shape your career by driving high-performance IT solutions as a Senior Systems Administrator. Collaborate with engineers, optimize workflows, and enhance operational environments while taking ownershi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance the reliability of critical applications through innovative Linux engineering. You'll lead DevOps best practices across vast data platforms, ensuring performance and efficie...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing IT system performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting essential operations. Utilize your skills to manage and maintain critical IT infrastructures in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $218K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams. Drive system design, security, and automation to e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to support classified IT operations across a wide-area network. Leverage your expertise in Windows, Active Directory, and Linux to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and reverse engineering Linux systems, focusing on kernel components and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to enhance security measures and innovate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the landscape of cybersecurity by developing and reverse engineering Linux systems. Collaborate with experts to analyze vulnerabilities and enhance security measures, ensuring robust protect...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and securing Linux systems in classified and unclassified environments. You'll implement cybersecurity measures, manage system updates, and support virtuali...

1 week ago

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

$105K *

Manage and maintain Linux systems in classified and unclassified environments, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. Collaborate with teams to implement upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and s...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Execute systems administration for enterprise telephony infrastructure, ensuring maintenance, troubleshooting, and security compliance across Windows and Linux environments while collaborating with cr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion a robust Identity and Access Management program while supporting enterprise infrastructure initiatives. Ensure secure access, manage endpoints, and enhance IT operations in a dynamic environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive comprehensive systems administration for large-scale Linux infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across HPC environments and IaaS platforms while supporting day...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing large-scale Linux infrastructures. You'll manage system operations, enhance security, and troubleshoot issues in a collaborative environment focused on innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise systems through effective administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server hardware and software, ensuring high availability and securit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by engineering, securing, and maintaining large-scale RHEL server infrastructures in a dynamic 24x7 enterprise environment, ensuring top performance, reliability, and security across...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Systems Administrator, leveraging 11+ years of expertise in troubleshooting, project management, and technical support to optimize systems and lead IT initiatives across diver...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of mission-critical IT operations by providing expert systems administration and support for enterprise and tactical environments, ensuring seamless functionality and operational read...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the health and security of our Active Directory environment while collaborating across IT teams. As a Systems Administrator, you'll ensure optimal performance, implement best practices, and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team to manage and optimize high-performance computing systems, ensuring seamless support for critical NASA human spaceflight missions through innovative solut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.