Linux Systems Administrator

Department Research Computing-615000

Career Area Information Technology

Posting Open Date 09/23/2026

Final date to receive applications 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title Linux Systems Administrator

Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

Vacancy

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent

FTE 1

Hours per week 40

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $105,000 - $110,371

Proposed Start Date 11/02/2026

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

ITS Research Computing (RC) aims to provide a world-class computing infrastructure as well as other technology tools and capabilities to support the research needs of University faculty and staff. Its goal is to provide a state-of-the‑art environment to support the highest level of multidisciplinary research and help UNC
-Chapel Hill become the premier research university in the United States.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Linux Systems Administrator will have a broad role within Research Computing at UNC Chapel Hill, designing, deploying, operating and maintaining services and solutions in support of leading
-edge academic research, primarily related to High Throughput Computing ( HTC ) as well as High Performance Computing ( HPC ).

Responsibilities of the Linux Systems Administrator include leading and contributing to a variety of areas within Research Computing related to the design, build, and operation of services along with ancillary systems including high
-speed storage and networking, containers, databases, monitoring, orchestration services, etc.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a comprehensive understanding of Linux systems administration in a research context, broad technical capabilities, and enjoy applying these skills in academic research to further the mission of the University.

The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively lead complex projects. They should have the ability to engage directly with faculty and researchers, as well as leverage research computing communities of practice beyond Carolina.

ITS Research Computing aims to provide world-class computing and data infrastructure as well as other services and capabilities in support of research needs for faculty, staff, students, and collaborators. Our goal is to provide…