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.

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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 *

Unlock your potential as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving operational excellence in Linux and DB2 administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and security in a full...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT operations by providing hands-on support for cloud services, infrastructure, and endpoints. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and security while ensuring seamless onboar...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$57K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to provide IT systems administration across diverse environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with experts to support classified programs and enhance ope...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Drive secure and efficient Linux system operations to enhance sophisticated research infrastructure while supporting classified and unclassified environments. Collaborate with integrated teams to impl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $186K *

Champion the administration and modernization of enterprise Linux infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system pe...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver advanced technical support for desktop, server, and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Mentor junior staff while resolving complex issues and enhancing client satis...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and support. As a Systems Administrator, you'll enhance client environments through advanced technical solutions, mentoring, and exceptiona...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Systems Administrator, providing expert support across desktop, server, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, mentor junior staff, and enha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day IT administration, enhancing infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives while collaborating with engineering teams to streamline operations and drive technical solutions for organiza...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $125K *

Elevate user experience by providing top-tier desktop support, configuring devices, and driving innovation in technology solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot issues and enhance s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Support IT systems through troubleshooting and maintenance while delivering top-tier client support. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance, manage daily operations, and provide effect...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $156K *

Engage in vital IT system support by managing infrastructure, troubleshooting, and providing user assistance. Contribute to system operations and ensure smooth connectivity across devices while optimi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise network and systems infrastructure by providing senior-level expertise in design, operation, and security. Drive modernization efforts and ensure resilient connectivity...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career as you manage, optimize, and secure IT infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency, drive compliance, and foster collaboration across departments, ultimately supporting vital...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing UNIX systems in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance server performance, implement new technologies, and ensure security for...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Innovate robust infrastructure solutions by leading enterprise systems architecture, automation, and zero-trust security implementation across complex environments. Drive strategic initiatives for ope...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Execute and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a dynamic enterprise environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, backup, and security to ensure high availability and compliance while collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize enterprise Solaris and Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure and maintain compliance while executing patching and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise-level systems and networks, ensuring stability and performance across multiple locations while enhancing user experience through effective training and automat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance a multi-location closed system. Leverage your expertise in Linux and automation to drive operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing systems engineering across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and streamline operations while leveraging your expertise in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic IT team to manage and optimize enterprise network and systems infrastructure across multiple sites. Drive compliance and strategic initiatives while ensuring robust security and seamles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the management and support of IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting for diverse network and server environments while enhancing performance and relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   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.