Unix System Administrator Jobs

As a Unix System Administrator, you have the opportunity to shape the technical landscape of some of the world's top companies. Here at Ladders, we provide an extensive range of job opportunities that leverage Unix systems experience, offering intriguing roles and handsome pay packages that start from $100K or more.

Why Unix System Administration?

Unix System Administration stretches across divers industries -from tech giants, finance majors, to telecom behemoths. Given the wide-spread utilization of Unix systems, abundant career opportunities await those armed with the right skill set.

Your Future in Unix System Administration

Whether you're looking to break into Unix System Administration or further solidify your position, our job listings are full of high paying opportunities to catapult your career.

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$135K - $150K *

Empower financial excellence by managing month-end close operations across global subsidiaries, ensuring compliance and efficiency to support growth in a dynamic business environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a global operations accounting team, overseeing month-end close activities and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and foreign regulations while working closely with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $215K *

Champion the deployment of cutting-edge container infrastructure solutions, working alongside clients to enhance automated, resilient platforms. Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies and netwo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform engineering efficiency by building and scaling Azure infrastructure. Drive deployment automation and create robust solutions that empower teams to deploy services seamlessly and enhance over...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead business development initiatives for high-impact advisory projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive quality and customer value while expanding market presence...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex accounting and audit projects, provide strategic insights, and interface directly with clients. Utilize your expertise to enhance performance and ensure compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you deliver comprehensive SAP Basis support, enhancing client systems and driving operational improvements. Collaborate closely with clients, ensuring seamless technical mainten...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary IT contracts, serving as the main contact for client communications, project execution, and risk management across diverse task orders in infrastructure...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $138K *

Optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions supporting DoD missions by engineering and managing VDI platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take the lead on innovative modernization effo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$242K - $302K *

Lead the architectural vision for the next-gen web console, unifying frontend systems. Collaborate across engineering and design, shaping user experiences, and ensuring platform integrity while drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $226K *

Lead the development of an innovative frontend architecture for a next-gen console. Work collaboratively to define user experiences, create shared tooling, and enhance platform capabilities, all in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing contact center operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Drive cross-functional teams to deliver effective projects that meet federal standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, managing project staffing and resources, while ensuring Agile practices are followed and project risks are mitigated for multiple complex software d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Application Support Engineer to ensure seamless operations and drive continuous improvements. You'll optimize business applications, facilitate transitions, and enhance servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a collaborative team as a Software Business Analyst, driving strategic direction and enhancing IT operations in Health IT. Utilize best practices to assess and improve application software soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $169K *

Support enterprise clients by delivering tailored guidance on OpenShift and virtualization. Engage proactively to advocate for customer needs and enhance loyalty through exceptional technical support...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate your career as the key contact managing strategic relationships and driving revenue growth within Public Sector accounts. Utilize your expertise to enhance partnerships and navigate complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Drive enterprise integration architecture to modernize VA healthcare systems, enabling secure data exchange and interoperability between legacy and cloud-based platforms while supporting critical digi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Transform business requirements into effective security solutions by collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring robust IAM and PAM implementations that align with organizational g...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Empower the future of IP networking by assessing, testing, and implementing solutions for DISN networks. Utilize advanced technologies to enhance security, support large-scale DoD networks, and delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing AI-driven engineering tools that enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and build innovative solutions that e...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and securing complex cloud environments across GCP, Azure, and AWS, while providing strategic guidance and enhancing compliance for clients with a focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead initiatives that enhance BDR performance and streamline operations, connecting teams and systems to foster scalability and enablement, driving success through strategy and analytics to empower fr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Champion the development and optimization of scalable data pipelines, enhancing business insights through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive success with advanced analytics solutions and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What skills are required for a Unix System Administrator job?question toggle

    Key skills include Unix System Management, Shell Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, and superior Problem-Solving Abilities. Additionally, in-depth knowledge of multiple Unix distributions could serve as an advantage.

  • What positions are available for Unix System Administrators on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders offers a wide range of positions from Junior Unix System Administrators, Senior Unix System Administrators, Unix System Engineer to Lead Unix System Administrator.

  • What is the salary range for Unix System Administrators?question toggle

    The salary range for Unix System Administrators starts at $100K and could go up significantly depending on the level of expertise and the company.