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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$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute strategies to drive growth and profitability in the Enterprise Division, overseeing a $20 million P&L while fostering strong client relationships and leading multifunctional teams...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and enhancing client satisfaction by managing teams, implementing strategies, and driving performance metrics to achieve business objectives and operational ex...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing maintenance operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with standards and laws. Oversee team development, vendor relationships, and service performance to delive...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative solutions in a high-visibility mission environment, focusing on software development and engineering to enhance system productization and operational efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $254K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing multiple data center facilities, managing a diverse team, and ensuring 100% service uptime while collaborating with global teams to enhance performance and e...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative audiovisual solutions by designing and supporting high-end video production environments. Collaborate on live and hybrid events, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge techn...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$205K - $255K *

Transform IT operations by building a global function, managing business applications, and ensuring compliance. Lead device management, SaaS optimization, and vendor relationships while enhancing onbo...

3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $189K *

Lead strategic planning and operations initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align program goals with company objectives, ensuring successful scaling and execution of business plan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives by assisting in policy development, audits, and risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to security controls and main...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $95K *

Elevate cybersecurity compliance by supporting policy development, audits, and risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security controls are effective and aligned with orga...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing service department operations, driving sales, and enhancing customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with safety and business standards. Your leadersh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical escalations and resolving high-severity hardware and network issues. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence on a global scale, ensuring op...

Cambridge, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $173K *

Empower our global infrastructure by resolving high-severity hardware and network issues. Lead technical escalations, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence across one of the world's large...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead cloud deployment projects, collaborating with global teams to drive digital transformation. Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance while managing resources, budgets, and risks to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in IT operations management, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while supporting strategic planning and team development for cybersecurity initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead server maintenance and support initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to implement technical solutions and manage server configurations while maintainin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion a global network's performance and resilience by supporting and enhancing critical infrastructure across diverse environments, collaborating with senior engineers to drive innovation and oper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$102K - $138K *

Manage complex network systems and server administration, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions while enhancing inf...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by managing statewide Health Information Exchange services, ensuring seamless service delivery, incident coordination, and performance monitoring to enhance healthcare...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of statewide Health Information Exchange operations, managing service delivery, help desk functions, and incident coordination to ensure optimal performance and user support across heal...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of daily operations for a statewide Health Information Exchange, managing service delivery, help desk functions, and incident coordination to ensure optimal performance and user satisfa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize statewide Health Information Exchange operations, ensuring effective service delivery, incident management, and team coordination. Lead help desk activities and enhance operational performanc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $133K *

Optimize the District's data communications network by managing installations, configurations, and maintenance of network equipment. Collaborate with vendors and provide first-level support to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of server technology by leading technical collateral development, defining benchmarks, and creating proof of concepts. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to enhance produ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in server technology as a System Engineer, leading technical collateral development and creating benchmarks. Collaborate with product teams to enhance product differentiation through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.