Linux Systems Administrator

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.

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.

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.

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

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

* 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

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.