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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Join a team that's building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical aerospace workloads. Leverage your DevOps expertise to enhance CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes platforms, driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $125K *

Empower customer success by managing relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring satisfaction and advancing CloudWave as a trusted IT advisor in healthcare solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance customer operations by ensuring technical alignment and optimizing data center performance. Drive continuous improvement while managing critical relationships and resolving...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational alignment and communication between internal teams and hyperscale customers. Drive technical excellence and customer satisfaction in data center operations th...

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of customer operations, ensuring alignment and communication between technical teams and hyperscale clients, driving improvements and resolving issues while enhancing relationships and...

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

$137K - $219K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Client Engineer, owning Axon's Google Enterprise ecosystem. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance automation, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure, efficient IT ope...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by coordinating complex cable infrastructure projects, providing technical support across multiple initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in telecommunications a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive the administration and optimization of Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring compliance and performance across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading security operations across multiple facilities. Provide expert guidance on security policies, manage personnel security actions, and ensure compliance with government regul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform business processes as a Systems Analyst/Product Owner, driving data analysis and solution design. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cohesive product delivery while managing project lif...

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

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance DevOps practices. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD to drive efficiency and innovation across engineering processe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing vital administrative support for Submarine Networks, ensuring efficient operations and training for fleet LAN administrators while conducting assessments and ongoing train...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $182K *

Join a team that's redefining operations excellence by leading a dynamic Fulfillment Center, driving quality and performance while nurturing talent and fostering innovation across the organization to...

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

$95K - $110K *

Contribute to the administration and security of enterprise databases, ensuring optimal data management. Collaborate with technical teams to implement, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced database sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform secure enclave development through effective system administration, testing, and compliance. Collaborate within an autonomous team while maintaining system security and performance across di...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Microsoft 365 administration. Join a dynamic team to manage enterprise-level cloud environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement best practi...

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

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine advertising success as you lead integrated media campaigns across digital and offline channels, optimize performance, and drive growth while exceeding client expectations through strategic i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $218K *

Develop and enhance software systems, collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and debug applications. Utilize your expertise in network systems administration to deliver reliable solutions in a Linux...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $218K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing software systems in a collaborative environment. Utilize your expertise in network systems administration to solve technical challenges and contribute to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the full sales cycle, connecting local governments and engineering firms with transformative technology. Leverage your B2B sales expertise to build a robust pipeline and close mid-ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $154K *

Lead operational excellence by managing incident workflows and ensuring seamless communication across shifts. Drive performance metrics and standardize processes to enhance service delivery in a 24/7...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower customer success through Gainsight administration, Salesforce expertise, and project leadership. Shape technology solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless hardware installation and troubleshooting. Leverage your expertise to monitor systems, analyze incidents, and provide technical support while fosterin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise IT Service Management by driving scalable ServiceNow solutions, leading technical architecture, mentoring teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful results t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.