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 *

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

$170K - $205K *

Elevate financial leadership by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with the CFO to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $205K *

Champion the future of financial leadership by guiding our accounting team, enhancing systems, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate closely with the CFO to drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance SQL Server platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to deepen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $139K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Network Operations teams to ensure seamless monitoring, support, and reliability of customer-facing applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance servic...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as the primary IT support, managing local hardware, software, and network needs. Collaborate on workflows, escalate issues, and enhance support processes while ensuring alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing a high-performance testing network, enhancing both manual and automated testing capabilities through innovative solutions and collaboration with cross...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive system administration solutions for cloud and VDI environments, ensuring optimal performance and capacity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $114K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by protecting critical systems and enabling secure tech innovation. Lead investigations, conduct assessments, and collaborate across teams to enhance security posture wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $91K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-critical data center operations. As a Site Engineer II, you'll ensure optimal performance of electrical and mechanical systems, contributing to 24/7...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of our ERP systems by ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency. As a key player, you'll support our growing teams and manage the Eclipse ERP system across divisions, driving opera...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage market operations by overseeing the investment lifecycle, ensuring quality and profitability. Engage in hands-on assessments, drive performance, and lead teams to maximize asset yield while mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead maintenance operations in a highly automated distribution environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of systems while driving continuous improvement and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $97K *

Transform IT operations by optimizing system performance and supporting ServiceNow environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure stability across platforms while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Empower mission-critical operations by providing advanced Linux systems administration and engineering support. Lead technical efforts, optimize infrastructure, and ensure security across classified a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Explore your potential by managing KPIs and supporting database operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and optimize systems, ensuring data integrity and performance across multiple pl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $171K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise systems by supervising teams, analyzing complex projects, and implementing innovative IT solutions to improve efficiency and security across city operations...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $218K *

Transform mission-critical infrastructures by ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across cloud and bare-metal systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance national security initiatives lever...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $225K *

Grow your career with an influential role in systems engineering and program management. Provide expert guidance throughout the acquisition lifecycle, engaging with diverse teams to ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of technology by managing and optimizing complex systems, ensuring stability and security across diverse infrastructures while collaborating with teams to enhance workflows and au...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Transform site operations by leading high-volume reconditioning centers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$102K - $209K *

Lead a team overseeing low-voltage infrastructure for hyperscale cloud and AI data centers. Manage installation, vendor coordination, and ensure quality standards while driving continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.