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 *

Explore a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and supporting IT service management processes through hands-on administration and troubleshootin...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic infrastructure and security team. Drive performance, stability, and innovative solutions while ensuring secure and reliable technology environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of IT infrastructure, leading projects and enhancing systems. Collaborate across departments to deliver innovative solutions and support our commitment to exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $129K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure by providing expert system administration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize systems, ensuring capacity and user...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $129K *

Transform system administration by delivering innovative solutions, optimizing resources, and collaborating with teams to enhance infrastructure capabilities while ensuring compliance and security sta...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative web content solutions by leading AI-driven workflows, enhancing CMS and frontend systems, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring a dynamic team to optimize digital publishin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K *

Oversee financial operations for diverse clients: manage month-end closes, develop insights through reporting, and enhance processes, all while ensuring compliance and fostering client relationships w...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $87K *

Elevate data center operations by independently executing advanced installations. You will ensure quality and efficiency while mentoring junior technicians during build, expansion, and maintenance pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $87K *

Lead the charge in data center infrastructure projects by executing advanced installations and quality assurance processes, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring adherence to engineered drawings...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Optimize and support database platforms, focusing on MySQL and SQL Server migrations to AWS. Lead performance tuning, replication, and maintenance while collaborating with developers to enhance databa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $170K *

Join a team that drives innovation in Linux platform engineering while enhancing automation and system performance. Collaborate on optimizing infrastructure and deploying Kubernetes solutions for oper...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance Atlassian applications, ensuring reliability and security while supporting users and driving migration to the cloud. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and automate proces...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock critical messaging solutions by managing and securing defense communication platforms. Ensure seamless message routing and support operations within a high-tempo environment, blending expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape comprehensive strategies as you manage complex logistics and network security projects, ensuring efficient operations and integration of tactical systems for mission success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our security operations and engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, ensuring compliance and operational resi...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive security operations and engineering initiatives to enhance enterprise resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, ensuring compliance and operat...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing operational resilience and privacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance and protecting ent...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Empower IT operations by building and managing internal systems, ensuring productivity and security. As the first hire, you'll shape the IT function, streamline processes, and support the team while c...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for government operations, enhancing workflows and technology acquisition. Collaborate with defense companies and startups to drive mission-critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize Oracle database environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance ERP features, automate processes, and support audits in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and automating security solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll develop CI/CD pipelines, enhance detection workflows, and integrate security tools, all while collabora...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Oversee daily operations to drive customer satisfaction and financial success. Lead skilled teams in service, installation, and support. Ensure long-term operational effectiveness while meeting corpor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by owning the architecture and development of a high-traffic website. Collaborate with marketing and design to enhance performance, implement A/B testing, and integrate analytics f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Manage and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases and applications. Collaborate with business units to deliver secure data services and develop Power BI analytics solutions, enhancing data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance our IBM Z mainframe infrastructure, focusing on z/VM system administration and troubleshooting in a high-availability environment. Your expertise will drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.