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 *

Manage the Zendesk platform, driving AI-enabled efficiencies, optimizing workflows, and improving service delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance agent productivity and end-user e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT Managed Services by overseeing infrastructure migration to AWS, enhancing security, and fostering team growth while ensuring top-tier service delivery across North A...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and scale integration infrastructure, enhancing data orchestration in the wealth tech industry. Collaborate to solve complex challenges while delivering reliable backend f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Transform the future of data infrastructures by leading site evaluations for new data centers. Utilize your expertise in power, land, and regulatory dynamics to identify and secure optimal locations t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $91K *

Support and manage critical network and cloud infrastructure for SMB clients. Play a key role in deploying, automating, and troubleshooting systems, with emphasis on Cisco Meraki, Azure, and infrastru...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform technology operations by leading IT and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring secure, scalable systems while enhancing employee support in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate acros...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$178K - $210K *

Join our team as a Senior Manager in Site Reliability Engineering, leading high-performing teams to enhance system stability and reliability. Collaborate across departments to drive operational excell...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Microsoft 365 operations, ensuring seamless administration and management of tenant subscriptions, Exchange online, and identity services while leveraging best practices...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead and optimize Creator Command Centers, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction across multiple engagements while building a high-performing team and refining operational practices...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of cloud management by leading a dynamic team in delivering VMware by Broadcom solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery for enter...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the administration of Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise environments, ensuring secure, scalable configurations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to optimize cloud services and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Partner with us to ensure technical success for customers deploying AI and GPU workloads, leveraging your expertise in performance optimization, architecture design, and technical relationship managem...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $97K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by delivering innovative web solutions that enhance member engagement and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-qualit...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$320K - $405K *

Champion best-in-class hardware repairs across global data centers, ensuring efficient turnaround and quality standards. Drive scalable processes, manage vendor relationships, and analyze failure tren...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $144K *

Join our team to manage z/OS systems, ensuring efficient installation and maintenance while delivering critical support to government clients. This role demands strong technical expertise and the abil...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SAP environments through expert support and administration. You'll manage SAP HANA and Basis operations, ensuring seamless upgrades, troubleshooting, and sys...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

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5 days ago

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

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $154K *

Transform data management by ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of complex databases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize applications and implement robust backup strate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive your career forward as a Product Owner, CPQ, leading agile delivery and backlog management for our Configure-Price-Quote platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Quote-to-Cas...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.