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 *

Optimize network performance and security by managing cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices, ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize system performance and user satisfaction by managing hardware, software, and network services. Engage in preventive maintenance, configuration management, and provide specialized support to e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the administration and migration of a critical Oracle database, ensuring its security, performance, and reliability while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to shape data management st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring security and performance across corporate and branch locations while collaborating with stakeholders to imple...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $132K *

Empower the management and optimization of Enterprise SAN systems, ensuring robust storage solutions and technical support across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing Enterprise SAN systems, providing engineering and administration support across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance storage solutions and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Drive enterprise-level SAN management and support for DoD storage solutions. Collaborate on system design, troubleshooting, and maintenance across diverse environments, ensuring optimal performance an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Transform storage solutions by engineering and managing Enterprise SAN systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and support DoD operations across diverse environm...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Manage enterprise-level SAN systems, providing engineering and administration support across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal storage solutions and maintain...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Help us enhance our storage solutions by managing and optimizing Enterprise SAN systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations across on-premises and cloud environments while...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $150K *

Transform the Navy's training infrastructure by managing Linux systems and VMware environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and security of enterprise-wide modelin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze, configure, and maintain diverse systems, ensuring seamless operations across cloud services and voice technologies. Leverage your expertise to support strategic tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize the SharePoint environment, ensuring seamless functionality and user accessibility while maintaining security and performance aligned with organizational goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by managing and enhancing data marts for a key healthcare initiative. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver impactful reporting solutions while ensuring compliance and user...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $158K *

Explore opportunities to enhance AWS cloud systems as a key team member, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate in a dynamic Agile environment to solve complex challenges and innovate al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Manage and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to solve complex challenges and optimize sy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and enhancing ServiceNow platforms, ensuring streamlined operations through effective administration, development, and integration support while collaborating with cross...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT operations and infrastructure. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll lead support efforts, manage hybrid environments, and ensure system reliability w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing IT systems. You'll provide essential support and administration for Microsoft environments, enhancing network infrastructure and dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $192K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing IAM solutions, focusing on Oracle Identity Management systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement efficient identity management pro...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise Linux systems, automating processes, and ensuring security. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and support cutting-edge solutions i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of technical support by resolving complex issues, collaborating with teams, and training staff to enhance customer experiences and optimize services in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize secure network infrastructure for mission-critical operations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and maintain high-performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on IT system administration, ensuring robust cybersecurity and seamless support in a mission-critical environment. Drive operational excellence...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Elevate your career by managing Windows and Linux systems, ensuring security, and optimizing operational efficiency while supporting key federal programs. Collaborate and innovate within a dynamic env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.