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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$134K - $265K *

Lead vulnerability management and patching initiatives, prioritizing remediation based on threat intelligence. Collaborate with teams to enhance cyber resilience and mentor junior staff while developi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cyber resilience by managing vulnerability and patching operations. Lead remediation efforts, develop metrics, and mentor junior staff while addressing AI-rel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Drive vulnerability management and patching initiatives, leading remediation efforts across diverse technology environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and mentor junior staff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Manage vulnerability and patch management operations, prioritize remediation activities, develop reporting metrics, and support client advisory efforts on AI-related risks. Collaborate with teams to e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by managing vulnerability and patching operations, prioritizing remediation efforts, and mentoring junior practitioners to enhance client security and reduce cyber ri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Tackle complex cyber risks by leading vulnerability management and patching initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures, develop metrics, and mentor junior staff while addressing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Lead the charge in managing vulnerability and patch management operations, prioritizing remediation activities, and developing metrics to enhance cyber resilience. Collaborate with teams to reduce ris...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading vulnerability management and patching operations, prioritizing remediation activities, and mentoring junior practitioners to enhance cyber resilience and reduce risk across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $265K *

Drive vulnerability management and patching initiatives, leading remediation efforts across diverse technology environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and reduce cyber risk th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $178K *

Join us to design and support an on-premises OpenShift Virtualization environment, leveraging your expertise in core infrastructure, virtualization, and networking to enhance operational efficiency an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $265K *

Lead vulnerability management initiatives, prioritize remediation efforts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients to enhance cyber resilience and reduce risk across complex technolog...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$58K - $105K *

Analyze and design systems to enhance IT operations and support college functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement secure, efficient solutions while managing multiple projects and ensuring...

3 weeks ago

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

$58K - $105K *

Lead the charge in engineering innovative systems to enhance college operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, implement, and manage secure IT solutions, ensuring optimal performance and s...

3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $265K *

Drive vulnerability management excellence by leading patching operations, prioritizing remediation based on threat intelligence, and mentoring junior practitioners to enhance cyber resilience across d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $132K *

Manage network operations and incident response, ensuring optimal performance and security. Proactively identify and mitigate risks while supporting a high-security cloud environment for a growing cus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to support and enhance infrastructure operations, ensuring seamless deployment and maintenance of advanced technologies while driving modernization initiatives and troubleshooting comple...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Optimize infrastructure operations by leading maintenance and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring seamless deployment of solutions while collaborating on modernization initiatives and proposing innovati...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Manage financial strategies and performance for diverse businesses. Provide expert guidance on financial risks, reporting, and compliance to enhance profitability and ensure adherence to accounting re...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead client engagements by providing expert financial guidance to small and mid-sized businesses. Drive accounting solutions, enhance internal controls, and manage financial reporting in a dynamic, co...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of financial operations by partnering with clients to enhance their accounting practices, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering strategic insights that drive informed decision-maki...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $141K *

Lead a dynamic healthcare team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Drive quality improvement initiatives while managing clinic performance and fostering a supportive environment for st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career by enhancing Linux kernel security for cutting-edge AI cloud solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust security measures, conduct vulnerability research, and le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical engineering operations, overseeing multi-site performance and budgets while driving impactful results and developing talent to enhance patient care and operation...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer focused on enhancing AI security for enterprises. Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to build resilient infrastructure while collaborating with engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming trial users into loyal customers through data-driven marketing strategies. Optimize the trial lifecycle, enhance user engagement, and collaborate across teams to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.