Linux Systems Administrator

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res-633100 Career Area Information Technology Posting Open Date 09/25/2026 Application Deadline 10/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Linux Systems Administrator Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20053916 Vacancy ID NF0010072 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $85,857 - $91,394 Proposed Start Date 11/09/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

Position Summary

Come work at the Sheps Center for Health Services Research supporting the technical infrastructure behind cutting-edge health services research. This position helps research teams address critical questions facing health and healthcare by operating secure, reliable Linux-based environments for large-scale analytics, statistical computing, machine learning, and research database workloads.

The Linux Systems Administrator - Research Computing & DevOps works closely with senior infrastructure staff, faculty, statisticians, analysts, data scientists, and research professionals to design, automate, secure, and operate Linux-based environments supporting sensitive healthcare data in HIPAA-aligned and IRB-governed research settings.

The position requires independent judgment, technical ownership, and the ability to manage and prioritize a full spectrum of infrastructure tasks from project scoping and requirements gathering through deployment, documentation, support, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelors and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience administering Linux systems in multi-user or research environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience with DevOps practices, including automation, configuration management, version control, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience using Git or similar tools for source control and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code or configuration management solutions.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Podman, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Experience working with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Experience supporting academic or healthcare research computing environments
• Familiarity with HIPAA-aligned or otherwise regulated data environments
• Experience working with data science or statistical computing teams

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325783

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Diana M. deProphetis, HR Specialist Department Contact Telephone or Email dianadep@email.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
• None of the above