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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$88K - $134K *

Drive customer success by managing deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth onboarding, enhance product adoption, and foster long-term client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Inspire and lead a technical operations team to exceed performance goals, enhancing customer satisfaction while ensuring quality service and safety in fiber-optic network operations. Foster talent dev...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in driving cloud security solutions by building strategic relationships with enterprise clients, collaborating across teams, and delivering tailored solutions that align with customer...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform technical training by developing comprehensive curricula for military aviation systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effective learning solutions for aircrew and mai...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion privacy solutions by engaging with clients, delivering tailored demos, and driving sales success. Leverage your expertise to influence product development and navigate the intersection of AI...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic digital service desk, enhancing web operations and stakeholder engagement while managing workflows, content publishing, and operational improvements across HHS digital platforms...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform client relationships by serving as the primary IT liaison, ensuring effective communication, project management, and successful technology solutions delivery. Collaborate with cross-function...

Louisville, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and enhance corporate technology infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and improve employee experien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building transformative backend services and distributed systems that empower enterprises to monitor AI effectively. Drive projects from vague concepts to deployed products whil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by driving backend development for a transformative platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and scalability, ensuring high-quality code and imp...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of health tech! As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll innovate and build scalable solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance our platform. Take ownership, dr...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data solutions as a Database Support Engineer, driving customer success through onboarding, technical support, and collaboration with sales teams to enhance product adoption and op...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing project delivery, resource allocation, and operational governance across multiple implementations to ensure customer success and high-perfo...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$54K - $116K *

Champion client relationships by ensuring quality delivery and support of products. Leverage industry insights to maximize client benefits and drive operational excellence through collaboration and co...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $106K *

Manage high-quality technical support for corporate users, ensuring seamless operation of Windows and macOS devices, Microsoft 365, and endpoint technologies. Drive improvements in support processes a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $175K *

Lead the charge in empowering clients with innovative cybersecurity solutions, utilizing your expertise to drive sales growth and establish trust in the cybersecurity industry while maximizing revenue...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock new opportunities as you manage the full sales cycle for commercial and mid-market accounts. Collaborate with teams to drive technical sales, ensuring customer success and measurable outcomes t...

Nye, MTRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Tackle system build, support, and maintenance for Epic Inpatient Orders. Engage in enhancing workflows and managing inpatient provider billing while participating in upgrade cycles and on-call support...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize operational systems, drive growth, and enhance performance across departments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic goals translate into measurable results a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $153K *

Join our Strategic Customer Success team to guide enterprise clients in deploying IoT solutions, enhancing business value. You'll manage relationships, ensuring a successful launch and continuous enga...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Shape client strategies by managing complex engagements, driving team performance, and enhancing customer experiences. Leverage industry expertise to solve challenges and mentor junior staff while ens...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic IT solutions and driving software asset management excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor peers, and influence outcomes through innovative analysis...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing secure AI platforms that empower teams to automate workflows seamlessly. Lead security integration into development processes, ensuring robust protection while enabling r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.