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 - $120K *

Shape the future of technology by enhancing and securing enterprise systems. Leverage your expertise in VMware, Microsoft 365, and Azure to solve complex challenges and drive infrastructure improvemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $186K *

Contribute to a dynamic team leading application administration, ensuring effective management, configuration, and lifecycle support for business applications while fostering team development and coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive the optimization and management of Storage solutions. Support enterprise systems and ensure efficient functionality while leading remote technical support and driving incident resolution for enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the advancement of enterprise storage solutions by delivering expert support and optimization strategies. Focus on improving client service and storage administration efficiencies across diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $178K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, driving agile software development and database management to solve critical mission challenges through innovative solutions and robust system integration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Manage and optimize the Workday system, ensuring effective user support, compliance, and process improvements. Collaborate with teams to develop reports and enhance functionalities while maintaining S...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Advance cybersecurity solutions by integrating technical methodologies to resolve complex vulnerabilities. Support the full lifecycle of secure IT environments while optimizing workflows and ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and management of robust database systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support critical business operations while maintaining...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver effective project management and oversight for contractor teams, ensuring timely completion of enterprise-level firewall initiatives while maintaining compliance with government standards and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career by managing identity, security, and automation in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to support critical toll collection systems and enhance infrastructure fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by overseeing high-availability server environments, managing deployments, and leading infrastructure teams to enhance operational resilience and efficiency at a strategic level...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and architecting innovative database solutions. Drive performance and optimization while ensuring robust support and strategic improvements for mission-critical applicati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $158K *

Champion the management and support of IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Oversee UNIX and Windows environments, troubleshoot issues, and provide Tier I and II support to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing IT systems and security compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational integrity and implement security measures while providing exceptional s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $135K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on IT systems administration and security management. Collaborate with security professionals to ensure compliance and operational excellence whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems and security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing exceptional support to staff in a dynamic, multi-office environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the stability and security of network systems through effective planning, deployment, and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and provide end-user support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $198K *

Support patch operations and governance for infrastructure platforms, ensuring secure, reliable environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation and compliance in Unix/Linux...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of endpoint management by overseeing timely delivery of equipment, ensuring operational stability, and enhancing user satisfaction through effective personnel management and technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $152K *

Champion the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced SCADA systems, ensuring reliable operations across water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate with contractors and provide technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $152K *

Empower the future of water management by overseeing advanced SCADA systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure reliable service across c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $195K *

Drive the charge in managing and optimizing secure Linux systems and Kubernetes environments. Leverage your extensive DevOps expertise to enhance performance, security, and automation in mission-criti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $118K *

Shape the future of network systems by analyzing, designing, and administering robust LAN and WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with users to enhance network capabilities and ensure seamless communicat...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to optimize and manage complex database systems, ensuring data integrity and performance across multiple platforms. Collaborate with experts to design and implement robust data architect...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of critical operations in a dynamic 24/7 environment, ensuring reliability and efficiency in facility maintenance. Collaborate with teams to manage systems, respond to alarms, and uphol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.