Linux/Unix System Administrator

This position will be responsible for the administration of the UNCA mission-critical, enterprise, and, in some cases, educational Linux/Unix systems. This position also acts as the administrator responsible for managing our on-prem and cloud-based backup applications that provide backup services for the core computing environment. This position will customize, code, test, and debug operating systems, applications, and/or backup strategies. This position shall perform day-to-day administration activities related to user administration, package/patch management, DNS/DHCP administration, and work with departments to support applications running on our Linux/Unix systems. This position may need to provide secondary support for Windows servers. This position also works on the engineering, deployment, and management of containerized services. This position will monitor the performance of the computer and network systems, review the impact of new applications on system performance, and consult with other administrators and analysts to forecast growth within the environment. This position will also provide cloud operations support, monitoring virtual servers, services, infrastructure-related SaaS, and data storage using cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS., + Higher Ed Jobs

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Optional Documents

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 1-2 years of experience. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Three years of experience in Linux system management, preferably in a mixed platform (e.g. Enterprise Linux, Windows, Mac OS) environment. Development experience in a Linux/UNIX environment using C, Perl, and other shell scripting languages for both system and Apache web application programming; understanding of various Internet protocols, experience with containerized services, experience managing and working with VMware ESXi and other VMware virtualization products; experience with Veeam and Cirrus and strong plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work with diverse constituencies of various technical abilities. Ability to work independently and reliably to ensure projects meet time and resource constraints Ability to work as a team member and exhibit the ability to advance technical skills Ability to troubleshoot and independently provide solutions to problems. Posting Detail Information

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community., Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report - #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave