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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$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise automation by designing, developing, and optimizing solutions using Automation Anywhere, Python, and Power Apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $154K *

Join us to manage Salesforce CPQ configuration and the requirements intake process. You'll oversee workflows, serve as a contact for users, and leverage AI tools to streamline requests and improve sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of our IT landscape by managing operations, optimizing infrastructure, and leading a talented team. Drive strategic improvements while ensuring security and service excellence in a dy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$151K - $189K *

Engineer innovative virtualization solutions that enhance customer strategy and value. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leading customer workshops as a subject-matter expert across VMware and Nut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Drive technology enablement by translating business needs into configured solutions. Collaborate across teams to support Salesforce administration, configure workflows, and ensure scalable execution o...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 days ago

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

$92K - $117K *

Join us to optimize AI support operations, enhancing member interactions through effective conversation design, automation, and workflow management. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $101K *

Empower your career by providing remote technical support, resolving incidents, and ensuring service delivery excellence. Collaborate with clients and teams to maintain high service levels and drive c...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Transform healthcare by developing cloud-native solutions that enhance radiology workflows. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll lead full-stack projects on AWS, ensuring quality and security while...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing enterprise architecture strategy, leading cross-disciplinary teams to align technology and business objectives. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and qualit...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Unlock potential by driving welding sales growth through hands-on expertise and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance customer experiences and lead the market in robotic w...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $156K *

Optimize the ServiceNow platform by designing and implementing solutions that enhance service management practices, integrating with CI/CD tools, and driving continuous improvement across business pro...

Florida, USRemote

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

$80K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical education by providing strategic leadership and operational management for regional education initiatives, enhancing partnerships, and ensuring high-qu...

Kingston, ONRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by optimizing clinical applications, enhancing radiology workflows, and collaborating with healthcare teams nationwide to ensure seamless operations and technical support across syste...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $137K *

Engage stakeholders to deliver innovative training programs on Direct Tax Compliance solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences through various formats, ensuring alignment with...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert training in Direct Tax Compliance solutions, enhancing customer success through engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with teams to create impactful conte...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical advisor, engaging with C-level executives to drive business growth through strategic enterprise architecture guidance, public speaking, and thought leade...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by leading a dedicated team and managing a key portfolio. Drive product adoption, enhance satisfaction, and ensure retention through strategic engagement and operational...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock customer potential by driving engagement and satisfaction throughout their journey. Manage accounts, foster relationships, and ensure value realization to support retention and growth in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading accounting and compliance for Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with U.S. governance while driving scalable processes and supporting strategic business d...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive IT Service Management excellence by overseeing ServiceNow integration and support for critical U.S. Government missions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ITSM processes and ensure effect...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by driving AI adoption in legal teams. You'll convert inbound leads and build outbound strategies to tap into a vast market, managing demos, trials, and closing deals while collabora...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $315K *

Create and implement robust security architectures across enterprise, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while guiding security initiatives and influen...

Carlsbad, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.