Senior Linux System Administrator Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does a Senior Linux System Administrator make in Boston, MA? The average Senior Linux System Administrator salary in Boston, MA is $118,059 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,247 and $133,236. 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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Sr. System Administrator/Engineer Cisco/ISE

Lifescale Analytics - Raleigh , NC

We have an opportunity for a Senior System Administrator/Engineer Cisco/ISE, this opportunity ... Linux based monitoring environments. This individual serves as the focal point for problem ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Senior System Administrator

Talent Groups - Portland , OR

Title: Senior System Administrator Location: Portland, Oregon (97210) / Hybrid Employment Type ... Expertise in Windows OS, with Linux knowledge a plus. * Strong experience in enterprise-level ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Senior System Administrator

Les Olson Company - Las Vegas , NV

We're looking for a Senior System Administrator to join our Managed IT team of engineers. Les Olson ... Advanced knowledge of Linux or Apple iOS * Valid Driver's License and reliable means of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

Senior Linux IT Systems Engineer

Freeform - Los Angeles , CA

SENIOR LINUX IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D ... Maintain and administer hybrid cloud infrastructure * Networking and firewall hardware and software ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago

Senior IT/OT Network Systems Adminstrator

ENSTAR Natural Gas Company, LLC - Anchorage , AK

The Sr. IT/OT Network Systems Administrator performs technical support and maintenance of company ... Windows system administration. Linux a plus. * Professional or expert experience in managing IP ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 41 days ago

System Administrator (O365 and Vmware)

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC - Mountain View , CA

Windows/Linux certification * IT Security certification * ITIL certification Role Summary: Under the general supervision of the Sr. Mgr. Information Technology, the System Administrator is ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

What does a Senior Linux System Administrator do?

Senior Linux System Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of individuals including technical and non-technical staff, and IT leadership.

November 11, 2022

Interacts with third-party technology vendors and internal database staff.

February 07, 2023

Leadership ability to effectively motivate, guide and influence others to successful outcomes.

March 04, 2023

Creates, maintains and manages Disaster Recovery Plans for Physical and Virtual Servers.

March 29, 2023

Develops cross-functional relationships within the organization for sharing and collaboration.

April 22, 2023

Senior Linux System Administrator in Bedford, MA

Participate in hardware and systems design process and developing specifications and mapping of customer-facing SaaS services to appropriate technology stacks.

May 13, 2023

Senior Linux System Administrator in Bethesda, MD

Provide technical solutions to a wide range of problems and user requests through an established trouble ticketing system.

December 14, 2022

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Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Senior Linux System Administrator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

95247

133236

118059

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95603

133903

118105

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Linux System Administrator in Boston, MA. The base salary for Senior Linux System Administrator ranges from $95,247 to $133,236 with the average base salary of $118,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,603 to $133,903 with the average total cash compensation of $118,105.

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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