Systems Programmer/Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $30 - $50 per Hour

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ September 8th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Systems Programmer/Specialist. The role involves developing and supporting IT systems that cater to the college's business, research, and instructional needs, requiring expertise in complex, security-sensitive infrastructure. The individual manages both hardware and virtual environments, troubleshoots performance issues, and supports various advanced technologies to maintain stable computing services.

Highlights

Develop and support high-security, high-availability IT systems for academic and research functions.
Manage and install operating systems and software on physical and virtual machines including Ubuntu/Debian Linux and Windows environments.
Utilize advanced tools such as Proxmox Virtualization, Ansible, Cfengine, Zabbix, Warewulf, Slurm, and VMware vSphere.
Troubleshoot complex system performance, load, and configuration issues independently and within a collaborative team.
Provide direct user support, create documentation, and research specialized hardware/software for instructional and research missions.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination; proficiency in systems administration for Windows and Linux.
Preferred skills include deep knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, HPC concepts, virtualization software, and security tools like Crowdstrike Falcon and Qualys.
Work schedule is full-time, typically Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5 PM, with occasional nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
Compensation range is $30.00 - $50.00 per hour, temporary appointment up to 11 months.
Department served is Arts and Sciences Information Services supporting UNC-Chapel Hill's College community.