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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$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

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic technical advisor for key enterprise customers, guiding architecture decisions and aligning technical plans with business outcomes to ensure successful imple...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $115K *

Elevate the quality of healthcare technology by owning test strategies for platform components, enhancing automation, and ensuring stability across releases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $205K *

Engage with customers to drive adoption and value realization of solutions, managing relationships and risks while supporting highly regulated environments. Collaborate with technical stakeholders to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance clinical systems, ensuring compliance with NIH standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions that improve health...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Elevate client partnerships by solving complex business challenges. Seek out and establish new connections while fostering long-term relationships to drive success and become a trusted advisor in the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving new business growth across North America. Own the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build trusted relationships to position the company as a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex bids by leading diverse teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while optimizing strategies with AI and digital tools to deliver impactful proposals that w...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by owning the full sales cycle in the U.S. MSP market. Build relationships at industry events, generate leads, and drive revenue for Comet Backup through consultative selling and str...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $129K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by developing dynamic, high-performance web applications. Collaborate with a diverse team to create responsive and robust user interfaces while leveraging the latest tech...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Manage the design and implementation of integrated physical security systems, driving innovative solutions in complex environments while fostering collaboration with clients and stakeholders for enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $135K *

Champion customer connectivity by delivering technical training and support, coordinating initiatives to enhance customer experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity as a Sales Engineer, leveraging your expertise to engage with prospects and customers, articulate complex security solutions, and drive innovation in a fast...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading a dynamic team in delivering high-quality SaaS implementations. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, navigate challenges, and embrace innovative solut...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of finance systems in a dynamic environment, focusing on optimizing NetSuite and integrating additional solutions. This role involves strategy, system configuration, and process i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $199K *

Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing systems-level software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational specifications and enhance SAP functionali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $185K *

Elevate project success by leading commissioning efforts, managing field teams, and ensuring timely execution of complex projects. Utilize advanced decision-making and client interaction skills to dri...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $92K *

Transform research funding processes by managing grant activities, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to departments. Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and navigate proposal su...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue by collaborating with account management, presenting technical solutions, and enhancing the sales process. Leverage your expertise in software analysis and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on strategic territory planning, proactive prospecting, and driving sales growth in the cybersecurity sector. Leverage technical expertise to engage client...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.