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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$100K - $130K *

Help us develop and maintain Epic Research interfaces and integrations, ensuring secure healthcare data exchange and interoperability, while collaborating with teams to enhance clinical research funct...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Manage complex litigation support projects remotely, overseeing staff and coordinating case activities. Play a key role in ensuring effective communication with clients and attorneys while executing d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's innovating high-performance computing solutions, optimizing Linux environments, and enhancing global research capabilities. Utilize your expertise in HPC technologies and collaborat...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine database management by overseeing routine operations, ensuring security, and enhancing database performance. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain databases tailored for...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee identity and access management services, enhancing security and automating user access across platforms, ensuring compliance within a regulated banking environment...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative IT solutions at the DOJ by analyzing requirements, designing systems, and leading technical teams to support complex litigation missions in a fully remote environment...

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3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $117K *

Lead the administration and support of Exchange Online and hybrid environments, ensuring email continuity and system reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams while delivering exceptional end-us...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining release management. Oversee the planning and execution of application and infrastructure releases while ensuring compliance, minimizing downtime, and driving process impr...

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2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior DevOps Lead, architecting infrastructure and mentoring a diverse group of contractors. This hands-on role balances leadership with technical execution, impacting AWS-ba...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure Red Hat Linux environments, ensuring compliance and functionality for the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution across Government networks. Collaborate wi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Empower your career as a Bilingual System Administrator, overseeing Windows/Linux/Cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to implement changes and manage security while ensuring compliance with...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $114K *

Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance Enterprise Network Services, overseeing WAN and security support operations while ensuring timely service delivery across all locations. Manage resources a...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Reimagine cloud infrastructure by leading a talented team in complex technical troubleshooting and lifecycle management for a high-performance server fleet, ensuring optimal uptime and performance acr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $105K *

Help us optimize Linux systems and streamline data protection with CommVault. You will support robust IT operations, ensuring system stability and collaboration across teams while gaining expertise in...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engineer comprehensive solutions by administering Microsoft 365 and empowering business innovation through Power Platform and AI integrations, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant application mana...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead a team in data modernization, developing strategies to enhance data integration and governance while improving quality and timeliness in public health data management efforts. Drive innovation an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a Systems Administrator focused on CRM management! Manage HubSpot and Salesforce while optimizing SaaS metrics and collaborating across departments to drive growth and performan...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in high-volume server activation to enhance global cloud infrastructure, ensuring quality and efficiency during scaling phases. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, driving...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join the team to develop groundbreaking methods for complex systems, integrating graph theory and machine learning. Collaborate across disciplines to translate research into impactful solutions while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $146K *

Design, build, and enhance AWS cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable application delivery while optimizing operational workflows...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that provides technical leadership and operational oversight while ensuring the reliability of Windows and Linux/Unix systems. Mentor junior staff, manage escalations, and drive compliance...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing cloud infrastructure and managing systems administration, identity governance, and automation to enhance agility and efficiency across environments, ensuring robust secu...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $126K *

Lead the charge in overseeing MICRO's infrastructure strategy, providing technical direction and daily management across diverse systems, ensuring stability and compliance while driving operational re...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join us to design and enhance the global onboarding experience, ensuring new hires feel connected and supported. Own scalable programs and collaborate with stakeholders to drive engagement and retenti...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.