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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$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to enhance our SaaS infrastructure by troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions, and ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while fostering a colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage comprehensive technical support for classified IT systems, ensuring stability and security within controlled environments. Lead system administration tasks while collaborating with stakeholders...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Optimize HPC operations by managing Linux systems, workload schedulers, and GPU resources. Ensure seamless support for engineering and research, driving efficiency and security in mission-critical com...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $134K *

Lead innovative IT initiatives supporting the City’s strategic goals. Collaborate across departments, optimizing technology solutions and infrastructure to ensure high performance and security in a dy...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by optimizing databases across Azure-managed PostgreSQL and Oracle environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and implement monito...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $105K *

Address the integrity and security of enterprise data by managing user accounts, installing software/hardware, troubleshooting systems, and performing upgrades, ensuring compliance with best practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $115K *

Shape IT infrastructure and security by overseeing systems administration, support, and compliance while driving innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard data across variou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $118K *

Transform your career by leading end-to-end hardware installations and troubleshooting. Act as a technical liaison, ensuring connectivity and reliability while mentoring and supporting peers in a dyna...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Support and enhance user experiences by providing expert Tier II and III IT help desk services. Collaborate effectively in a classified setting, managing incident resolution and ensuring system stabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team supporting DoD agencies by maintaining secure network environments, enhancing system performance, and ensuring compliance with critical security requirements in a collaborative a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Deliver high-level support for secure network environments, facilitating operations for Special Access Programs and DoD agencies while ensuring systems run optimally and securely...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that ensures secure and efficient network environments for defense operations, providing vital IT support and system administration within Special Access Programs to enhance mission effect...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Optimize operations by supporting DoD networks in Special Access Programs. Provide crucial system administration and technical guidance, ensuring a secure and efficient IT environment to enhance missi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of providing essential network support for sensitive DoD operations. Work with security protocols and ensure optimal performance of systems, while engaging closely with IT teams and sta...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Explore a dynamic role managing payroll operations and enhancing employee support. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a multi-jurisdictional environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while contr...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Champion our Payroll Administration efforts to ensure timely, accurate payroll for 800 employees across multiple jurisdictions. Join our collaborative team to uphold trust and improve processes, enhan...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Help us ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness in a collaborative team environment. You'll support 800 employees across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing trust and wellbeing while identifying opportun...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and maintaining a large-scale Windows Server environment, engaging in OS management, automation, and high-availability solutions to support mission-critical...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of Windows system administration in a critical DoD environment, optimizing secure IT infrastructures and leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance while dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Advance your career by managing and enhancing our PeopleSoft environment. You'll oversee installations, upgrades, and performance, ensuring seamless operations across development, test, and production...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Elevate your career as you manage and optimize a robust global IT infrastructure, driving cloud and hybrid initiatives while ensuring system stability, security, and compliance in a transformative, co...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the innovation of Linux system performance, ensuring security, reliability, and efficiency. Lead advanced system engineering efforts, fostering collaboration across teams to optimize infrastruct...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion internal IT excellence by leading a global team, enhancing workplace technology, and ensuring robust support across systems, security, and collaboration tools to meet organizational growth...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the charge in maintaining and optimizing IT systems, overseeing daily operations, troubleshooting, and enhancing performance across diverse technologies. Your expertise ensures seamless function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Manage and enhance GitLab environments for version control and collaboration, ensuring secure DevSecOps workflows. Drive the implementation of access controls and policies while supporting development...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.