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 *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships, ensuring seamless service delivery, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain high customer satisfac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate and develop software solutions by designing, coding, and testing applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance user interfaces and ensure compliance while managing multiple development en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize software development processes by designing, coding, and testing applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance user interfaces and ensure compliance with standards while maintaining opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support mission-critical Oracle platforms by administering Oracle Linux and Exadata environments, ensuring optimal performance for federal national-security applications while collaborating with cross...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and foster strong client relationsh...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to optimize and manage Linux environments, bridging traditional infrastructure with modern containerization. Collaborate with engineers to enhance system performance and mentor junior staff wh...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion complex Linux systems and networking solutions, driving incident resolution and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot diverse environments, ensuring optima...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Linux systems support, collaborating with clients to solve complex technical challenges while enhancing infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance in a ful...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging advanced Linux expertise to enhance client infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security while fostering strong relationships and collaboration...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to manage and optimize system solutions, bridge business needs with IT capabilities, and support HR applications while fostering teamwork in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient care by leading a dynamic team in an outpatient clinic. Drive operational excellence, foster a supportive culture, and manage clinic performance while making a meaningful impact on pa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $141K *

Manage clinic operations and lead a dedicated team to enhance patient care and achieve operational excellence. Drive financial performance while fostering a positive work culture and ensuring complian...

Jamaica, NYIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage the secure adoption and governance of Microsoft 365 and AI platforms, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance access controls, reporting, and de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to deploying and managing cutting-edge AI lab infrastructure. You'll oversee network, compute, storage, and container orchestration, ensuring seamless operations across a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion database and server excellence by managing SQL Server and Windows environments. Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability across development, test, and production systems while s...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $112K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by analyzing network activity, responding to incidents, and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database to protect critical information systems from thr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advanced system administration and infrastructure optimization, ensuring mission-critical systems operate seamlessly. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance strategies for a multi-site gas turbine fleet, ensuring reliability and availability through effective planning, troubleshooting, and technical support while...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $110K *

Drive excellence in Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations by managing teams, enhancing service delivery, and fostering client relationships. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing our Linux and Windows infrastructure. You'll troubleshoot, manage cloud instances, and ensure high availability while delivering exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion secure software delivery by leading DevSecOps initiatives, designing CI/CD pipelines, and managing AWS cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network systems and enhancing security. As a Windows Systems Engineer SME, you'll lead technical support efforts, collaborate with experts, and ensure effici...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead the establishment of a Production Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring high availability and performance of web applications while driving operational excellence and strategic improvement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by managing a global IT support team, ensuring high-quality technical guidance and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead financial operations across multiple divisions, ensuring accurate reporting, cash management, and strategic budgeting. Collaborate closely with site leaders to enhance...

Chatham, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.