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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$93K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT systems and infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in multi-platform environments to enhance operations, drive solutions, and ensure system reliability w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator III, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance IT systems and support business objectives. Drive innovation through effective solutions and ensure o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Shape the future of IT systems by managing and optimizing multi-platform environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure system reliability while leading...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Oversee and enhance the internal IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable support for user accounts, network services, and security. Collaborate with teams to streamline onboarding, offboarding, and IT in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by implementing and managing infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and providing user support. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless operations and m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and security of critical technology platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic IT team to manage and optimize enterprise network and systems infrastructure across multiple sites. Drive compliance and strategic initiatives while ensuring robust security and seamles...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $214K *

Transform your career by managing user systems in diverse environments. Oversee server setup, maintenance, and security while ensuring operational integrity. Collaborate on testing and troubleshooting...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $108K *

Empower the stability of critical systems by resolving complex IT and OT issues, collaborating with diverse teams, and maintaining operational continuity in a 24x7 environment as the final escalation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $108K *

Elevate IT reliability by expertly managing complex incidents across IT and OT systems. Serve as the key escalation point during business hours, ensuring efficient resolution and seamless collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $95K *

Oversee the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research platforms and enhance system securi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing container integration and automation, supporting Agile development teams, and ensuring system security and compliance. Drive operational excellence through effective mai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering critical technical support for MDA's contracting operations. Bridge technology and procurement, ensuring compliance and efficiency while training users on advanced system...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Transform IT infrastructure by managing and securing networks, servers, and systems. Serve as a technical advisor, optimizing operations and enhancing continuity while collaborating with stakeholders...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing virtualized infrastructures across diverse environments. Ensure system stability, security, and performance while implementing innovative solutions and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Join our team as a Network Administrator II, where you'll support and maintain network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and security across domestic and international environments. Collaborate wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure systems by automating security evaluations and streamlining processes. Drive compliance and enhance infrastructure management in a collaborative environment focused on conti...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $105K *

Innovate our Azure infrastructure by automating processes and enhancing security. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure reliable access and seamless integration of new technologies while leading infrast...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficient IT operations by providing Tier I and II support, managing UNIX and Windows systems, and ensuring seamless communication with management and clients. Enhance system reliability and per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Develop and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN environments, troubleshoot complex network issues, and enhance operational efficiency across multiple sites. Collaborate with engineers on design and support in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive storage support across multiple sites, enhancing performance and reliability in a high-performance, multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot issues, conduct capacity planning, and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert storage support across diverse sites, enhancing performance in a multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure reliability in high-performance st...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in IT systems as a Windows System Administrator, overseeing network performance, mentoring staff, and ensuring security. Collaborate with vendors and support regional offices while en...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT systems and networks by designing, configuring, and supporting infrastructure while mentoring desktop staff and ensuring security and performance across all platforms...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.