Linux Systems Administrator

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Health plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in North Carolina to design, deploy, operate and maintain services supporting High Throughput Computing (HTC) and High Performance Computing (HPC) for research computing teams.

The role is a permanent full-time position offering a hybrid work arrangement, with UNC-Chapel Hill providing a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, health, life and retirement plans to eligible employees.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, operating and maintaining services for HTC/HPC in support of research computing.
• Maintaining and managing Linux-based infrastructure used by researchers.

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Research Computing-615000

Career Area: Information Technology

Posting Open Date: 09/23/2026

Application Deadline: 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: 20025114

Vacancy ID: NF0010064

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.

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

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).