Principal Linux Administrator

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Cutting-edge technology

Leadership opportunities in Linux

Career growth

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Linux Administrator to lead the administration and reliability of enterprise Linux environments. This remote, US-based role focuses on security, compliance, and high availability, partnering with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable infrastructure.

The successful candidate will guide project work, mentor teammates, and drive automation initiatives, including AI integration, to improve operational efficiency and technology capabilities across the

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residency required
• BA/BS degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent; Master’s preferred
• Expert-level Linux systems administration
• Proven ability to lead technical teams
• Experience with Red Hat Linux, KVM, and clustering
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and high-availability principles, including in cloud environments

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing systems administration support for Linux environments
• Remediate daily incident tickets and ensure system compliance
• Lead project assignments and mentor less experienced team members
• Initiate and implement automation tools for efficiency and AI integration
• Translate business requirements into systems design and infrastructure
• Consult across the organization on complex technical issues
• Contribute to the maintenance of systems administration infrastructure

Skills

Linux administration

Team leadership

Red Hat Linux

KVM

Clustering

Disaster recovery

High availability

Cloud environments

Education

BA/BS degree

8+ years experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Linux Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will oversee the administration and reliability of enterprise Linux environments, with a strong focus on keeping systems secure, compliant, and highly available. The position will partner with technical stakeholders across the organization to translate business needs into infrastructure solutions and improve operational efficiency through automation. In this leadership capacity, the administrator will also guide project work, support team members, and help advance the organization’s technology capabilities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing systems administration support for Linux environments
• Remediate daily incident tickets and ensure system compliance
• Lead project assignments and support less experienced team members
• Initiate and implement automation tools for efficiency and AI integration
• Translate business requirements into systems design and infrastructure
• Consult across the organization on complex technical issues
• Contribute to the maintenance of systems administration infrastructure

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residency required
• BA/BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Preferred Master's degree in a relevant field
• Expert-level expertise in Linux systems administration
• Proven ability to lead technical teams
• Experience with Red Hat Linux, KVM, and clustering
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and high-availability principles, including in cloud environments

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Collaborative work culture promoting innovation
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Leadership opportunities to shape strategy in Linux systems
• Potential for advancement in a growing technical environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.