How much does a Linux System Administrator make in the United States? The average Linux System Administrator salary in the United States is $105,101 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $84,795 and $118,616. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Dawar Consulting, Inc. - Milpitas , CA
Job Title: WINDOWS/LINUX Systems Security Administrator Job Type: Contract (Potential for ... Maintain system standards and build processes for End of Support Life systems * Ensure all systems ...
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S2Technologies - Dugway , UT
System Administrator S2Technologies is seeking a skilled System Administrator to support the West ... Cisco Unified Computing System, Linux high performing computing, HP, Dell, VMware ESXi, Azure ...
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SigmaCorps Solutions, LLC - San Diego , CA
System Administrator II (Contingent upon contract award) Position Overview: The Systems ... Operating System administration Certification: Windows and/or Linux Experience * Minimum of 3 years ...
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Sustainable Talent - Santa Clara , CA
Sustainable Talent is searching for a System Administrator to support our client's Performance Lab ... Build, automate, configure, deploy, and secure Linux servers globally. * Provide reports with ...
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CLOVER STORNETTA FARMS LLC DBA CLOVER SONOMA - Petaluma , CA
System Administrator Description Clover Sonoma located in Petaluma California is looking for a ... Windows 10 and higher, Windows Server 2008 and higher, Linux, OS400, Google Workspace experience a ...
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Ophir Corporation - Littleton , CO
This individual will also perform both security and administrative system upkeep and updates to ... Familiarity with LINUX/Unix is preferred. * Must possess excellent communication, organizational ...
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