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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$186K - $242K *

Empower innovation at a rapidly growing team, leading API architecture and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform capabilities while mentoring engineers and ensuring system reliabi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Optimize IT service operations by enhancing ServiceNow workflows and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable services and measurable outcomes in a remote environment...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in employee benefits by mentoring a sales team, driving growth, and fostering broker relationships. Utilize your expertise to educate clients and brokers on innovative solutions while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, managing delivery, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality releases while maintaining a hands-on technica...

Alberta, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support and maintaining robust IT infrastructure. Collaborate with IT professionals to enhance system performance and ensure seamless op...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by leading M&A strategies, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and integrating targets within the industrial distribution sector. Collaborate across functions to drive profitable out...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative control systems for food and beverage projects. Oversee design, programming, and implementation while mentoring teams and ensuring client satisfaction through...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading Oracle Cloud transformation programs. Oversee multiple projects across CX, ERP, and HCM platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform billing operations by leading a team to optimize healthcare revenue cycle processes, ensuring timely and accurate claims submission while driving performance improvements and fostering stron...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $170K *

Champion excellence in data center construction by managing operations, driving innovation, and ensuring safety. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences whil...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$209K - $250K *

Engineer scalable backend services and APIs to enhance our global marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing modern technologies like Go, Python, and Redis to deliver high-perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our facilities by leading operations and buildouts. Manage day-to-day activities, enhance employee experiences, and develop scalable processes to support a growing organization...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $250K+*

Empower government projects as an OpenText Application Workflow SME, leveraging your extensive ECM expertise to enhance workflows and guide implementation best practices in a hybrid role with occasion...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the supply chain operations from planning to delivery while leading a dedicated team. Collaborate with diverse functions, manage logistics, and enhance customer satisfaction through innovativ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage with key accounts to drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, and Security services. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage complex deals, and achieve revenue targets in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional customer support by resolving complex technical issues, managing firewall deployments, and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring adherence to service level agreements and enhan...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and managing key accounts for fiber infrastructure services. Develop strong customer relationships, strategize solutions, and achieve revenue growth through consultati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and managing relationships in the fiber infrastructure sector. Collaborate with teams to achieve revenue goals while navigating complex deals and ensuring customer sa...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, SD-WAN, and Security services. Achieve revenue growth through strategic account management and prospecting in a dynamic, consul...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock growth by managing key accounts and driving sales of fiber infrastructure services. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, maintain customer relationships, and achieve revenue targets in...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing the next-gen routing platform for enterprise contact centers. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating across teams t...

Phoenix, AZRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers, optimizing real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance per...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions for enterprise-scale contact centers. Design and build a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   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.