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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$125K - $150K *

Build strategic risk management plans for high-profile clients, leading executive interactions and driving growth across multi-line programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance client value while mento...

Columbus, OHRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead high-profile client engagements, develop strategic risk management plans, and drive growth across multi-line insurance programs while mentoring future leaders in the indust...

South Bend, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic growth by leading high-profile client engagements, developing risk management plans, and driving profitability across multi-line insurance programs while mentoring internal teams an...

Fort Wayne, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic risk management solutions for high-profile clients. Drive growth and profitability while mentoring teams and influencing market trends through expert knowledge a...

Solon, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive CMDB excellence by leading a team to enhance configuration management practices, ensuring data integrity and strategic alignment across IT operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to elevate CM...

Columbia, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an innovative team designing and managing a Kubernetes control plane for seamless deployment and operations, ensuring production reliability, customer onboarding, and infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $235K *

Unlock your potential as a key accounting leader, driving innovation and efficiency in financial operations while collaborating across teams to enhance revenue integrity and compliance in a high-growt...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by serving as a senior database administrator, enhancing and maintaining complex IT systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovative solutions and ensure effective manageme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $140K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in Zero Trust security, optimizing Zscaler environments and integrating with enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal stakeholders to enhance security posture...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Cybersecurity Consultant to evaluate and enhance clients' security postures across diverse environments. Drive proactive assessments, collaborate with experts, and deliver act...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $103K *

Manage and optimize enterprise middleware platforms, driving performance and support for IBM solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and troubleshoot issues in high availability...

Florham Park, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation by leading a dynamic team to enhance integrity, performance, and compliance in healthcare settings, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive optimal re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

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1 week ago

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

$69K - $118K *

Transform your sales career by driving growth and building relationships with reseller partners in the Public Sector. Leverage your expertise to develop strategic account plans and deliver innovative...

Chandler, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $107K *

Empower customer success by managing complex relationships in the Public Sector and Education. Drive renewals, retention, and growth strategies while navigating procurement processes and aligning cust...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $159K *

Lead the charge in administering cutting-edge cloud technologies, focusing on AWS and Linux systems. Collaborate with development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines while ensuring system security and re...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support enterprise infrastructure platforms focusing on automation, reliability, and security, while optimizing system performance and driving continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform data center solutions strategy and drive growth across global initiatives, enhancing partnerships and revenue. Engage with executive clients and elevate pre-sales efforts to set the stage fo...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $152K *

Elevate the synergy between Sales strategy and technology delivery, translating business needs into actionable engineering specifications. Drive system enhancements and ensure seamless collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $370K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of technical sales professionals to deliver innovative solutions. Engage with clients to drive results, enhance collaboration, and optimize sales strategies...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of API management by designing and deploying robust solutions across diverse environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring clients to maximize...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic IT team as a Sr Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in server and storage hardware to optimize compute and storage configurations, ensuring robust su...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.