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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$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading 24/7 support coordination, incident management, and service delivery for mission-critical platforms, ensuring reliability and compliance with fede...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $125K *

Manage critical operations by ensuring the reliability and compliance of infrastructure. Oversee maintenance programs, vendor management, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize performance and mai...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $88K *

Help us drive innovation in systems engineering by providing hands-on support for complex integrated systems. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance performance and reliability in diverse environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced weapon systems onto Navy platforms, ensuring technical compatibility and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support mission-critical oper...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining a secure and efficient IT environment. This role offers hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, endpoint management, and internal IT operations, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Advance client success by serving as a strategic IT advisor, building strong relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Elevate client satisfaction through proactive engagement and effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $123K *

Engage in leading a dynamic team to enhance global cloud infrastructure operations. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and ensure optimal performance in data center management while participa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a full stack engineer, enhancing data workflows for government operators and supporting defense companies in securing vital contracts. Collaborate on innovative solutions that a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and lead a Desktop Support team to enhance service delivery, oversee IT projects, and improve user experience with Microsoft services while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to effective IT asset management by ensuring accountability, tracking equipment, and supporting software compliance for Army Materiel Command. Play a key role in maintaining operational eff...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as an Interim Controller, overseeing month-end close processes and collaborating closely with the CFO in a fast-paced, PE-backed consumer products environment. This role offers han...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a senior technical authority in enterprise data engineering, leading complex initiatives in database technologies and cloud platforms while ensuring data quality, security, and...

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

$153K - $178K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer support through innovative Salesforce solutions. As a Salesforce Administrator, you'll optimize our Service Cloud platform, collaborate with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in leading a dynamic tech team, delivering strategic IT solutions, and enhancing client satisfaction through effective management and innovative technology implementations...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $128K *

Empower our team by analyzing user needs and optimizing system solutions. Lead technology initiatives, translate requirements into specifications, and support data-driven decisions in a dynamic health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform database management by overseeing SQL Server and MariaDB environments, ensuring optimal performance and security while supporting cloud migration efforts to Azure Government. Engage in incid...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing on-premises database environments while supporting cloud migration efforts. Leverage your expertise in SQL Server and MariaDB administration to ensure optimal...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support the design, management, and optimization of complex database environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and security for mission-critical applications while collaborating with cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $172K *

Unlock strategic partnerships by translating market insights into impactful services. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance service offerings, ensuring alignment with partner solutions and maxim...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while optimizing operational efficiency and compliance. Lead clinical and administrative functions, fostering a culture of collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower growth and profitability by leading finance initiatives, optimizing processes, and providing financial insights. Drive performance improvements through detailed analysis in a dynamic manufactu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal technology by leading strategic IT initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and driving digital transformation to improve service delivery across the co...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive the charge in application security and identity governance, leading a team to enhance security measures, streamline processes, and align with business needs while managing risks and compliance e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance Unix/Linux systems, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability while driving automation and innovation in a dynamic infrast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.