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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$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic accounts, driving growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex deals and account strategies to secure new logos and expand existing portfolios, ensuring custom...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving strategic growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex negotiations and account management while leveraging tools to optimize performance across a diverse...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading security and IT for a healthcare tech company. Shape strategy and mentor a devoted team while building AI-driven tools and solutions to enhance operations, all while maintai...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of Investor Relations by developing and executing impactful strategies to enhance communication with the investment community, drive corporate strategy alignment, and maximize shareho...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that engage stakeholders, enhance brand awareness, and support federal initiatives through effective outreach and col...

Maryland, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$81K - $95K *

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6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive Major Incident Management, ensuring swift resolution and effective communication across teams. Leverage your expertise to enhance service restoration and support our hosted cu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $197K *

Champion IT change governance by coordinating complex software releases, assessing risks, and ensuring deployment readiness across teams. Drive improvements in change processes while maintaining produ...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leveraging your expertise in monitoring, incident response, and telecommunications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance SOC operations and drive impactful securi...

Columbia, SCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $105K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$188K - $282K *

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Olympia Fields, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower our team as an Infrastructure Product Engineer, innovating scalable solutions and transforming complex infrastructure into impactful capabilities that enhance customer experience and performan...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $267K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $195K *

Oversee the development and deployment of customized ServiceNow solutions, ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks while enhancing system performance and reliability. Collaborate with sta...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $275K *

Champion a transformative cybersecurity strategy that safeguards data and drives innovation. Lead a high-performing team to enhance security architecture, leverage AI, and ensure operational resilienc...

Arlington, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by building strategic C-suite relationships and acquiring new clients through solution selling in the Fintech sector, while navigating industry trends and ensuring impactful results throu...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $138K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging your IT sales expertise to drive growth. Collaborate with teams to tailor solutions, engage C-level executives, and deliver impactful presentations that ad...

Norcross, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize systems, ensuring effec...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.