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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$116K - $174K *

Lead the charge in integrating innovative applications and vendor systems. Drive strategic vision and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a culture of gr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Commercial teams as a Revenue Operations Manager, overseeing systems and processes that enhance CRM efficiency and reporting accuracy. Drive data quality and operational excellence to ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark by driving the successful delivery of educational programs and enhancing learner experiences. Collaborate with teams globally to implement efficient processes and manage program metrics...

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1 week ago

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

$156K - $173K *

Empower a talented team in advancing strategic technologies for critical defense missions. Lead engineering efforts, ensuring project success through innovative solutions and strong collaboration in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer infrastructure and database solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance for healthcare clients. Lead a technical team, manage budgets, and drive project governance while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Elevate application reliability by managing deployments on Linux servers and OpenShift. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance operational support and monitoring, ensuring optimal performance in a l...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at driving new business sales revenue through strategic account planning and C-suite relationship management. Collaborate with a broad virtual team to serve clients effectively and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the renewals function, ensuring timely renewals, risk management, and revenue protection while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance retention and operational efficiency. Play a key role in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing the end-to-end renewals process, ensuring timely contract renewals, and enhancing team performance to maximize customer retention and revenue continuity...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform federal security compliance into actionable security capabilities. Empower the Governance & Trust team to ensure Chainguard builds trust with government customers by developing monitoring sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive technical excellence in electric utility distribution projects, ensuring compliance and innovation through effective design, leadership, and client collaboration while mentoring junior team memb...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional client solutions by driving IT sales across Florida. Leverage your 5+ years of experience in tech solution sales to foster relationships and meet client needs while benefiting fro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic oversight for acquisition support, procurement tracking, and government property management, ensuring compliance and efficiency for NOAA/NESDIS operations acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead and inspire a diverse engineering team driving cutting-edge access governance solutions. Enhance user access reviews and compliance, while leveraging AI tools for improved efficiency and quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $260K *

Deliver exceptional data architecture as a Principal Data Engineer, driving AI-first strategies and standards to enhance insights and data governance, while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex healthcare applications with your expertise in SYNON/COOL 2E, COBOL, and RxCLAIM. Drive enhancements, integrate systems, and resolve issues while collaborating with technical and bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving tech solutions and meeting client needs. Leverage your IT sales expertise while enjoying a supportive environment and unlimited earning potential, with the flex...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform IT infrastructure by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Ensure reliability while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to enhance performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $126K *

Accelerate progress at enabling end-user technology adoption and engagement by developing strategies, analyzing feedback, and providing actionable insights to enhance user experiences and service perf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the customer experience by leading a dynamic support team to ensure timely resolutions, effective communication, and continuous improvement in software support operations. Drive success thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer scalable backend solutions, optimizing performance and reliability for a high-volume profile store. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance identity resolution systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver comprehensive program management for federal IT programs, leading teams and ensuring customer satisfaction, financial performance, and successful delivery of complex IT solutions across divers...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading construction projects from planning through completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards while mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $356K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust infrastructure services. Collaborate to automate processes and enhance observability while maintaining operational excellence in a high-scale envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Accelerate success as you coordinate commissioning readiness and turnover for complex projects, ensuring system startup and issue resolution through effective tracking and collaboration with construct...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.