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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$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring secure operations across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to adapt to evolving technologies and drive reliability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing IT solutions in a dynamic research environment. As a System Administrator, you'll maintain and enhance computing systems, ensuring security and efficiency whi...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Execute network infrastructure deployments and upgrades across multiple sites. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless installations while maintaining project documentation and troubl...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the maintenance and support of operating systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Engage in system upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation to enhance IT operation...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $175K *

Drive the maintenance and support of IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with users to resolve issues and manage system configurations across various platforms, enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing IT systems, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, and optimizing operations. Collaborate with users to troubleshoot issues and enhance system performance across diverse plat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and leading application deployments. Collaborate with teams to design secure, scalable environments while main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $90K *

Elevate system performance by maintaining and optimizing computer networks and servers. Collaborate with teams to implement security measures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability for Air Force...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Drive the success of a global team by managing complex IT infrastructures, ensuring secure and efficient operations across diverse environments, and enhancing system performance through automation and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with us to deliver advanced Unix systems administration support, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical National Military Command Center systems. Join our dynamic team to i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Transform IT systems support by managing infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. Engage in diverse operations including Tier 1 & 2 problem resolution, while ensuring system...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical systems administration to enhance application capabilities, support intelligence operations, and ensure seamless IT service delivery across diverse platforms and environments, contr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Linux and Windows systems, ensuring compliance and user support. Drive automation and infrastructure management using modern tools while collaborating with teams to enhance perform...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $242K *

Drive operational excellence by managing high-performance computing systems, enhancing infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless IT operations and support for evolving mission re...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $242K *

Unlock your potential by supporting high-performance computing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, streamline processes, and ensure secure operations in a dynamic datacenter env...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $126K *

Join a team that's transforming IT systems administration for advanced AI research. Support end-users and manage high-performance computing environments while streamlining operations for both classifi...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Linux server environments. Utilize your expertise in automation and security to support critical infrastructure across various networks while ensuring sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support critical IT infrastructure by managing Active Directory and Windows Server environments, while also administering Acumatica ERP. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, streamline operatio...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize IT infrastructure by administering servers, cloud services, and virtualization tools. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions while ensuring system reliability and pe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $109K *

Lead the administration of network and system infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable operations. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, manage user access, and maintain documentation while resolv...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure operations by maintaining and troubleshooting servers, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring operational effectiveness. Contribute to day-to-day management while enhan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize customer service management and AI capabilities by leading ServiceNow implementations, enhancing workflows, and ensuring compliance with governance standards to elevate customer experience an...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative web solutions using SharePoint and advanced technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with government policies whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.