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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$125K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to drive pre-sales activities, engage with clients, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance bus...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Platform Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing infrastructure, optimizing deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security in collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $118K *

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Memphis, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to lead complex integration projects, ensuring seamless data exchange across IT systems. Utilize your expertise in integration technologies to optimize performance and maintain d...

Englewood, CORemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $135K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as a Platform Engineer, driving innovation in system architecture and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform efficiency and guide junior en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you drive market success for innovative Application Security solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance customer value and digital transformation strategies across diverse...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing secure, cost-efficient data platform management across multi-cloud environments, enhancing automation and AI capabilities for improved reliability and per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional operational services within financial technology. Leverage your expertise in asset management to optimize processes and provide consulting suppor...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $119K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $144K *

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Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security protocols, ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure while managing IAM, PKI, and secrets management to protect fintech worklo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

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2 days ago

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

$95K *

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  •   Less than 5 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.