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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux/Unix System Administrator - **Company:** UNIVERSITY OF NC-ASHEVILLE - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), VMware ESX Servers, Internet Protocol, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, VMware Virtualization, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Patch Management, Veeam, User Administration - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/9241/pre_apply ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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 + Indeed + Inside Higher Ed + LinkedIn + HERC + NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security) + UNC System website (northcarolina.edu) + X (formerly Twitter) + Circa (formerly Local Job Network) + NorthCarolinaDiversity.com + Other Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. 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