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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical operations across multiple facilities, ensuring quality patient care and achieving financial and employee objectives through effective management and strong leader...

Michigan, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance corporate security initiatives by leading physical security projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety across multi-unit locations, while supervising a dedicated security tea...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the General Accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls while driving continuous improvement and team development in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $172K *

Join our dynamic team to tackle real challenges in SaaS management, enhancing IT and Security ecosystems. Collaborate with talented professionals to build impactful software while leveraging AI for ef...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by supporting clients in adopting AWS solutions, enhancing agent productivity, conducting assessments, translating business goals into actionable plans, and facilitating technical dis...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact project management services, overseeing a remote PMO team to ensure alignment with organizational goals, while driving stakeholder communication and adapting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that champions customer success by driving strategic relationships, ensuring retention, and enhancing business value for clients through proactive engagement and effective program manageme...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...

Asheboro, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower customers to maximize value through strategic engagement and support. Manage a portfolio, drive adoption, and ensure satisfaction throughout the customer lifecycle, fostering long-term success...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of investment technology by developing scalable front-end applications using React and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive innova...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $132K *

Help us drive growth as a strategic Channel Account Manager, collaborating with partners to create scalable sales strategies, enhance engagement, and achieve measurable outcomes in the enterprise tech...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance JD Edwards applications to drive business efficiency across departments. Collaborate with analysts to create solutions that meet specifications and improve processes in a manufactu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $113K *

Engage with clients as a trusted partner, driving satisfaction and growth through effective management of healthcare operations and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance service d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $155K *

Unlock potential by enhancing cloud communication systems, optimizing architectures, and leading AI integrations. Thrive in a dynamic environment while mentoring teams and resolving complex issues acr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Champion, driving operational security across networks and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security controls and...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Optimize operational excellence in healthcare IT by managing production support, driving issue resolution, and ensuring timely reporting for customer-facing technology delivery...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering top-notch technical support, solving complex issues, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance our cybersecurity products and services, ensuring customer satisfact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic territory management and complex sales cycles. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to acquire new customers and expand existing accounts while...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Accelerate the evolution of data analytics by leading modernization efforts, optimizing reporting capabilities, and fostering strategic partnerships across functions to drive data-driven decision-maki...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $163K *

Optimize population health initiatives by leading the design and implementation of Epic Healthy Planet solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes through data-drive...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Take ownership of the accounting and tax operations, leading a team to enhance financial infrastructure and reporting across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and ensure compliance in a fa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.