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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$149K - $202K *

Optimize operations by leading a team to achieve budgetary and performance goals. Drive quality initiatives and foster employee development while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $149K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing data center operations, optimizing hybrid environments, and ensuring high availability. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's driving impactful public affairs and communications campaigns. You'll manage multiple client accounts, craft compelling content, and build strong relationships while navigating comp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $165K *

Contribute to mission success by providing expert system administration, supporting application deployments, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple secure environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the administration of Microsoft cloud environments, ensuring seamless operation of Azure, M365, and endpoint management. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enhance security and streamlin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $102K *

Lead and oversee large-scale security operations, ensuring compliance and service excellence. Manage personnel, develop operational objectives, and build client relationships while responding to emerg...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Execute and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a dynamic enterprise environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, backup, and security to ensure high availability and compliance while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize enterprise Solaris and Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure and maintain compliance while executing patching and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Administrator, where you'll manage and enhance operating systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal network performance in a supportive environment focused on inn...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $108K *

Manage day-to-day NetSuite administration, enhancing system efficiency and user support. Collaborate with teams to customize solutions, create reports, and document processes, ensuring alignment with...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$51K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence as a Systems Administrator, ensuring the performance and reliability of critical enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, au...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing IT operations across platforms and applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, reliability, and efficiency while developing scalable processes...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining secure, reliable IT operations. You'll manage platforms, troubleshoot applications, and enhance workflows, ensuring seamless support for internal teams whil...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the effective management of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through system upgrades, troubleshooting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems through troubleshooting, maintenance, and user support. Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient configuration and problem resolution while enhancing syste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $121K *

Champion innovative database solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust systems. Collaborate within agile teams to enhance software capabilities and ensure optimal performance across d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Linux Systems Administrator, where you'll enhance system performance, automate tasks, and support users in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in Red Hat and Ansible to d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing JIRA systems to enhance data integration and operational visibility. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and support Agile methodologies in a dynamic environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver critical support by managing enterprise infrastructure, troubleshooting outages, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with teams to maintain security protocols and provide incident...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as a Database Administration Manager, leading a team of experts in database operations. Drive strategic plans, ensure system reliability, and foster growth while optimizing innov...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion data integrity and system performance by providing diagnostics and support for operational data collection, ensuring seamless historian operations and optimizing data systems for business suc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and oversee IT operations, ensuring compliance and supporting government initiatives. You will enhance systems, manage security protocols, and provide technical support...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $116K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing Linux infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 uptime, and collaborating on automation strategies to optimize performance and security across diverse environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and testing of Desktop OS Images, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Windows environments and streamline deployment pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.