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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$120K - $150K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on reducing operational risk and enhancing the reliability of live operations. Drive engineering execution across incident response, root cause analysis, and cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support the implementation of enterprise Workforce Management solutions, ensuring seamless integration and configuration. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize labor processes while leading testin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $120K *

Optimize application performance and reliability as an Application Support Engineer. Ensure seamless operations of our cloud-hosted mortgage platform through effective troubleshooting, incident manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $218K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing AI-driven solutions that enhance business operations across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support. Lead initiatives from discovery to deployment with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $126K *

Transform the user experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft tools, overseeing administration, support, and governance. Foster collaboration and efficiency through training and best practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing API integrations and modernizing systems through Dell Boomi expertise, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with technical and business goals while enhancing inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing finance operations by overseeing Source to Pay and Record to Report processes, ensuring excellence in reporting and financial controls while partnering with key stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of technology as a Platform Engineer, driving innovation within a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in system architecture and cloud technologies to enhance platform capabilit...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions as you lead in multi-cloud environments, optimize scalability, and mentor engineers. Drive quality software development, streamline workflows, and enhance end-user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Innovate the future of HV/MV substation design by leading comprehensive engineering efforts for large-scale data center campuses, ensuring technical excellence throughout planning and execution phases...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $165K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in ensuring software quality through User Acceptance Testing and Software Quality Assurance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable applications that m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing web applications in an agile environment, utilizing your object-oriented programming expertise to deliver scalable solutions and support production opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$247K - $275K *

Champion innovative attack strategies for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, driving offensive security research and development by collaborating with diverse teams. Build, document, and refine cloud attack...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing AI technologies by designing prompts, optimizing AI outputs, and training users. Collaborate with experts to enhance AI performance and ensure impactful decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Champion automation and security in the DevSecOps realm by developing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, integrating innovative solutions within cloud environments, and supporting Agile teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $100K *

Transform sales strategies by driving innovative load control solutions in industrial markets. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals while fostering strong customer relationships and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career as you design and develop cutting-edge APIs that enhance public data discovery and analytics applications, ensuring excellence through the full software development lifecycle while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Develop and implement cloud security solutions, automate security tasks, assist in incident response, and engage in proactive threat hunting to enhance cybersecurity operations across enterprise envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $160K *

Ignite progress by troubleshooting complex customer issues with cutting-edge security and feature management tools, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions and enhance product usabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare legal solutions, where you'll lead complex contract negotiations and provide strategic guidance to executive teams, driving rapid growth and innovation in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in AI Infrastructure, engaging with key stakeholders and leveraging deep expertise to optimize customer outcomes, while navigating complex sales cycles in a high-gro...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Inspire revenue growth and customer trust as you lead the commercial strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive retention, refine operations, and maintain strong relationships in a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $178K *

Unlock potential by defining and executing innovative test solutions for application performance and network security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, engage custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on developing high-performance APIs to enhance public data discovery and analytics applications. Collaborate through all development stages, ensuring quality and innovation...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure architectures for enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity best practices through expert collaboration a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.