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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$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and support SQL-based ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integration performance across business applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance data exc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Help us enhance patient care by leading IT operations, managing a skilled team, and overseeing critical infrastructure. Drive improvements across diverse applications while ensuring secure, reliable s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing high-performance storage systems. Leverage your expertise in system administration to enhance reliability and performance across diverse environments while p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive storage support across diverse environments. Take ownership of optimizing system operations and enhancing performance while troubleshooting comp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cyber security measures by managing day-to-day operations and implementing protection technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure user satisfac...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate database operations and backup strategies for a major automotive client. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and disaster recovery in a dynamic AWS environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing employee IT experiences by streamlining onboarding, access management, and compliance processes. Collaborate across teams to automate workflows and ensure secure, efficien...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the administration and support of critical Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic data center environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative radiology programs by leading a diverse team, overseeing operations, and enhancing patient care through effective management and strategic planning in a dynamic healthcare environme...

3 days ago

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

$67K - $109K *

Innovate as a Database Administrator, coordinating system changes, implementing security, and managing database performance while contributing to efficient data management and safeguarding sensitive i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Transform the management of IT assets by overseeing inventory control, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support criti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and engineering of Microsoft infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance across Microsoft 365, Azure Government, and endpoint management. Drive impr...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the administration and engineering of Microsoft infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security across Microsoft 365, Azure Government, and endpoint management. Drive projects and mento...

2 days ago

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

$107K - $126K *

Join a team that's advancing enterprise IT solutions. As a Linux Administrator, you'll enhance system performance, automate tasks, and support critical infrastructure, driving impactful results for ou...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing enterprise-level virtualized environments. Collaborate on full-lifecycle systems administration and optimize scalable storage solutions while presenting tech...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize PLM processes by administering PTC Windchill, enhancing integrations with CAD/CAE tools, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in a fast-paced aerospace en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing our Salesforce platform to enhance sales efficiency. You'll drive CPQ processes, streamline configurations, and leverage AI tools to support a high-performing revenue tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project execution and field operations. Lead a skilled team, manage complex schedules, and ensure quality control while driving continuous improvement in Bui...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $139K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading business systems optimization, enhancing workflows, and driving data-driven decision-making across departments. Collaborate with teams to improve information...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a DevOps Engineer, where you'll enhance application platforms, manage cloud infrastructure, and streamline deployment workflows, ensuring reliability and securi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform application delivery by ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment workflows, troubleshoot issues, and improve tools for scalable solutions in a d...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment workflows, ensuring secure and reliable application platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance tools for scalable application...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $253K *

Engineer robust Linux infrastructures, automate deployments, and enhance secure networking solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure high availability in mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting tactical data management through advanced system administration. Leverage your expertise in Linux and Windows environments to enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the security posture and infrastructure of our organization, implementing systems and managing vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and scalability as we grow. Collaborate cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.