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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$130K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in program performance management, guiding teams in cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate across functions to drive success i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive comprehensive vulnerability management across diverse infrastructures, ensuring robust security for cutting-edge AI technologies. Own the entire security program, from engineering to remediation...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $117K *

Join a team that's passionate about building scalable web experiences. Collaborate with product, backend, and QA teams to design and maintain user-facing applications across various platforms, ensurin...

Ontario, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at transforming data solutions by building production-grade assets. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and business fluency to create trusted, reusable data products that...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $170K *

Engage in building production-grade data solutions by transforming architectural designs into trusted data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and governance while deli...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer success programs from onboarding to adoption, ensuring smooth collaboration among engineering, product, and client teams. Drive accountability, maintain clarity, and deliver measurable v...

Pleasanton, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams, and shaping enterprise solutions. Your expertise will influence strategy and build sca...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the expansion into the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams to influence strategy, and building scalable processes that enhance public sector engagement and...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead our vulnerability management and security operations program, shaping it from the ground up. Collaborate with a small Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while automa...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise relationships by driving strategic sales and fostering long-term partnerships in a dynamic AI infrastructure environment, engaging with C-level executives and guiding them through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join us in leading on-site installation activities for complex projects. As a key liaison, you'll ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to drive s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Elevate customer experiences by developing and optimizing consumer journeys within a dynamic marketing organization, leveraging technical expertise and project management skills to drive innovative so...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth, enhance positioning, and enable cross-functional collaboration. Leverage AI to optimize messaging and ensure impactful launc...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $226K *

Empower innovation as you develop and optimize networking software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive strategic decisions in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $302K *

Develop and enhance networking software as a key member of our engineering team. Collaborate on product ideation, optimize performance, and ensure security throughout the product lifecycle in a fully...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion strategic pursuits in the Space ecosystem, driving acquisition and partnerships. Lead full-lifecycle capture efforts to align technical solutions with government needs, influencing pipeline g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic growth initiatives in the Public Sector. As a trusted advisor, you'll enhance client relationships and drive adoption of innovative health solutions, ensuring mea...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $362K *

Transform complex customer needs into scalable solutions by leading technical deployments, integrations, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value and enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and optimize revenue operations by streamlining processes, forecasting, and creating integrations as a key partner across sales, supply, and finance. Shape the growth of a crucial function in...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving business intelligence solutions with Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful data models, reports, and dashboards, ensuring high performance a...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise solutions by leading the design and optimization of ServiceNow platforms. Drive architecture, governance, and delivery across multiple domains, ensuring scalability and performance...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by automating and optimizing systems for reliability, performance, and scalability, collaborating with engineering teams to embed best practices and foster...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing Salesforce CRM implementations and configurations. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies while providing exce...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $160K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team, solving customer challenges, and enhancing product functionality through effective coding and testing practices...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks 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.