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 *

Deliver impactful project management solutions by leading the adoption and rollout of a new PPM tool. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, provide training, and support decentralized PMOs acro...

Dauphin, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of emergency services by overseeing complex technical projects and initiatives. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to ensure successful program delivery, adhering to quality stand...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server systems, ensuring seamless operations, and providing top-notch technical support. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and drive succes...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to building, maintaining, and enhancing high-performance network infrastructure, ensuring optimal availability and security for our government client through innovative so...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Drive seamless post-merger integrations by coordinating cross-functional teams, unifying processes, and fostering alignment. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support future acq...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...

Bothell, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud, data, and automation to create impactful applications and streamline processes while a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $200K *

Join us to shape the future of observability in infrastructure. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance our metrics and logging platforms while driving automation and AI integration ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of next-generation IT infrastructure innovation. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, deploy, and secure tools that enhance operational capabilities using leading technologies in...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT support for healthcare centers by evaluating, planning, and executing transitions to AMSURG Managed IT Services, while architecting cloud solutions with Microsoft 36...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Workday systems, ensuring seamless operations and user support. This role involves configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting, providing a vital link betw...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Take ownership of the Windows and VMware server environment, providing operational support and maintenance. Collaborate on projects, ensure system stability, and implement technology changes to meet o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Join the charge in supporting our enterprise IT environment by managing user identities, deploying applications, and troubleshooting complex issues across hybrid infrastructures. Leverage your experti...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $145K *

Empower operational excellence by managing day-to-day business functions, driving performance, and leading a high-performing team in the autonomous vehicle sector. Ensure compliance, foster innovation...

Detroit, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage data center operations, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Lead teams, optimize resources, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance infrastructure reliability and se...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $119K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by evaluating and implementing enterprise security solutions. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure compliance with security policies while enhancing prote...

Anchorage, AKRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $133K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic technology leadership to clients, translating business needs into actionable technology roadmaps and budgets. Collaborate with executives to enhance productivit...

British Columbia, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $136K *

Drive your career forward as a leader in healthcare operations, managing a dynamic team to enhance patient care and clinic performance. Enjoy autonomy while fostering a culture of growth and collabora...

Sacramento, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Empower security and compliance within Microsoft cloud environments by engineering and managing robust security controls while fostering a proactive approach to risk assessment and improvement for org...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Arkansas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.