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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$119K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering solutions in enterprise environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, implement, and optimize secure, resilient, and scalable technology solutions whi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a key player in the enterprise storage revolution, engaging with customers on evaluations and benchmarks, driving innovation, and shaping the future of AI infrastructure for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $224K *

Engage with stakeholders to architect scalable tech solutions in a complex environment, ensuring secure and resilient designs. Lead hands-on implementation while driving innovative outcomes across div...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $128K *

Join us to develop and deploy secure IT solutions across campus. Collaborate with teams to enhance research capabilities using AWS and Azure, while ensuring compliance and designing innovative cloud i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an IT Project Delivery Manager, leading complex multi-year IT projects. You will drive portfolio management, team development, and governance practices, ensuring alignment with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead customer engagement and technical initiatives to define product requirements, support sales strategies, and create repeatable solutions within storage architectures. Collaborate with R&D and fost...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform complex Java applications by developing robust enhancements and providing essential maintenance while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and streamlined business processes through innovati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize operational excellence by bridging legacy and cloud-native systems through automation and development workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, performance, and scalability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Support mission-critical operations by providing advanced Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical assistance for a federal government client, ensuring seamless enterprise desktop and endpoint management in both c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $155K *

Join our team to provide critical system administration solutions, optimizing infrastructure and managing virtual servers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet user capacity and per...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and evolve VMware virtualization strategies in a hybrid role, enhancing cloud migration, operational automation, and performance monitoring for critical financial sector projects, with a stro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $178K *

Join a team that leads the strategic direction for district-wide IT, managing software applications and systems. Foster collaboration, drive integration, and ensure compliance while enhancing operatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining IT infrastructure management by ensuring security, compliance, and seamless user experiences. Collaborate with various teams to implement identity controls and enhance op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our organization by managing IT infrastructure, enhancing security, and delivering outstanding end-user services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement access controls and suppo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by designing and delivering innovative automation solutions that streamline processes, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency across multiple functions using cutting-edge t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure while providing Tier 1 and 2 support for Azure-hosted applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and operational e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Elevate operations by managing IT asset lifecycle and endpoint compliance, ensuring smooth new hire onboarding, accurate asset tracking, and effective communication with stakeholders to maintain optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $124K *

Innovate insights from complex infrastructure data to support efficient technology strategy and operational analytics, leveraging collaboration across teams to enhance performance monitoring and decis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leveraging infrastructure and analytics to support technology strategy, advancing operational awareness across cloud and on-premises environments with actionable insights and robus...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape and support the deployment of secure systems for DoD clients, ensuring effective infrastructure and system performance in both garrison and tactical environments, while leveraging strong communi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Transform data management by ensuring integrity and security across core systems. Lead initiatives to optimize performance and facilitate collaboration among academic and operational teams, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Tackle challenges by managing macOS systems in secure environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and providing expertise in endpoint administration, mobile device management, and lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative software solutions that transform Work and Asset Management. Collaborate with talented teams to develop and maintain high-performance applications that enha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in Data Center Infrastructure Design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency while ensuring project delivery aligns with design standards and operational goals...

2 weeks 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.