Explore Server Administrator Jobs

Find Server Administrator jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Server administrators help keep the technology behind businesses reliable, secure, and available. From managing servers and operating systems to supporting cloud environments and responding to incidents, these professionals play a central role in IT operations.

What Does a Server Administrator Do?

Server administrators install, configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual servers. Their work may include managing Windows or Linux systems, applying patches, monitoring performance, troubleshooting outages, maintaining backups, and documenting infrastructure. Depending on the organization, the role can also involve virtualization, cloud services, identity and access management, and disaster recovery planning.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with server operating systems, networking fundamentals, scripting and automation, monitoring tools, and security best practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms, virtualization technologies, configuration management, and backup solutions can be valuable. Communication, methodical problem-solving, and the ability to prioritize incidents are also important, especially in environments that support critical business services.

Server Administrator Career Opportunities

Server administration roles span industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, government, and enterprise services. With experience, professionals may progress into senior systems administration, infrastructure engineering, cloud operations, IT management, or cybersecurity. Job scope and compensation vary by employer, location, technical specialization, and level of responsibility.

Find Vetted Server Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Browse Server Administrator opportunities on Ladders and discover vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required expertise, work arrangement, and compensation details to find opportunities aligned with your next career move.

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$108K - $145K *

Join us to lead a high-performing team in designing and managing scalable, secure database architectures for medical imaging solutions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while aligning st...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $165K *

Drive the database architecture strategy for healthcare imaging solutions, leading a high-performing team of engineers. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and reliable while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading AI deployments that transform customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver real business outcomes. Take charge of planning, exec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable system requirements, focusing on cloud-based applications and Medicare systems. Drive Agile product development and ensur...

Columbia, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Costpoint System Administrator, overseeing Deltek Costpoint ERP management, ensuring system security, compliance, and seamless integrations while supporting finance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion the strategic site selection for large-scale data centers, overseeing real estate negotiations, feasibility studies, and cross-team partnerships to drive impactful decisions and solutions in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $193K *

Drive data excellence as an Epic-certified Clarity/Caboodle Administrator, ensuring optimal database performance and reliable ETL operations in a hospital environment. Collaborate with teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Optimize operational support for a large-scale Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and automation across on-premise and cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by designing and maintaining robust Splunk data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and ensure da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

Virginia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $165K *

Tackle challenges by ensuring operational excellence through strategic planning, effective resource management, and continuous improvement, while leading a team to meet commitments in a dynamic startu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform control systems for leading manufacturers by programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems. Collaborate with clients to deliver innovative automation solutions that enhance manufacturing p...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT services by architecting and enhancing the ServiceNow platform. Lead technical design, integrations, and automation solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure op...

Iowa, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategies and ensuring application integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and implement best practices...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing Oracle database systems, ensuring optimal performance and security across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with development and infrastructure t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Dynatrace Administrator, optimizing environments and automating incident responses. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance monitoring and ensure seamless integration w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in a dynamic role leading security operations and AI integration. Oversee real-time threat monitoring and incident response while developing automated workflows in a cutting-edge, multi-tenant...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower client success by managing the EA lifecycle, ensuring seamless onboarding, adoption, and renewals. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights and enhance operational efficie...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Lead the management of mission-critical database environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, develop best practices, and implement innovati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives in data center security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer relationships and achieve...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account planning, contract renewals, and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and successfu...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $185K *

Champion system administration by leveraging enterprise IT expertise, scripting skills, and a client-focused approach to enhance performance and satisfaction in diverse environments across scientific...

Waltham, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Develop strong client relationships and drive revenue growth by managing the entire sales cycle, identifying expansion opportunities, and delivering tailored SaaS solutions to existing accounts in a f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Innovate solutions by leading the strategy and implementation of AI and automation in critical facilities operations, translating operational challenges into digital advancements to enhance safety, ef...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Server Administrator do?question toggle

    A Server Administrator maintains an organization’s server infrastructure. Common responsibilities include configuring systems, monitoring performance, installing updates, troubleshooting issues, managing backups, and helping protect systems from security threats.

  • What skills are important for Server Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for knowledge of Windows or Linux administration, networking, server monitoring, troubleshooting, security practices, and scripting. Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, automation, and disaster recovery may also be useful.

  • What qualifications do employers require for Server Administrator roles?question toggle

    Requirements vary by position. Many employers value hands-on IT or systems administration experience, relevant technical training, and certifications in operating systems, networking, or cloud technologies. Check each job listing for its specific requirements.

  • How can a Server Administrator advance their career?question toggle

    Server Administrators may advance into senior systems administration, infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, IT operations leadership, or security-focused roles by building expertise in automation, cloud services, architecture, and team leadership.

  • Are Server Administrator jobs on Ladders vetted and high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Availability and compensation depend on the specific position, employer, location, and qualifications; review individual listings for details.