Role Snapshot
This full-time, 100% remote Senior Systems Administrator role within UNC-Chapel Hill's ITS Systems Administration team supports Microsoft 365 collaboration and enterprise services used across the university.
Key Responsibilities: Administers the UNC Microsoft 365 platform and assists the other senior, mid-level, and systems administrators with enterprise services, including Microsoft-based services, server hosting, and NAS services. The posting's full duties section was truncated.
Skills & Tools: Hands-on systems administration experience with Microsoft 365 and enterprise infrastructure is implied, along with teamwork and collaboration. Specific required skills were truncated in the posting.
Qualifications: Required education and experience were not fully visible in the posting because the requirements section was truncated. The role is an EHRA Non-Faculty, permanent position.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $120K–$125K/yr
Job Description
Senior Systems Administrator
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Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
ITS - IT Infrastructure-605000
Career Area
Information Technology
Posting Open Date
11/13/2026
Application Deadline
11/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Senior Systems Administrator
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
00059520
Vacancy ID
NF0010201
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$120,000 - $125,000
Proposed Start Date
12/14/2026
Position Information
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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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
ITS Infrastructure, Operations, & Networking (IO&N) manages the ITS data centers and provides around-the-clock support for ITS business computing activities. I&O also supports and maintains the infrastructure for network, data communications transport services, and campus desktop computers, and maintains the infrastructure for the operating systems for non-research ITS servers and for disaster recovery and business continuity activities for ITS. I&O also manages the enterprise-wide IT Service Management platform ServiceNow.
Position Summary
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Senior Systems Administrator position is part of the ITS Systems Administration team comprised of groups that administrate UNC M365 Collaboration Platform based services, UNC Microsoft based Enterprise services, the UNC Enterprise Server Hosting and ITS Linux Administration Service, as well as UNC NAS and Secure NAS Services. The Senior Systems Administrator is one of the admins for the UNC Microsoft 365 service, assisting the other Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, and the M365 Technical Team lead. This platform is integral to the day-to-day business of UNC Chapel Hill and is critical for the entire University population to do their jobs. Additionally, this position will back up the Hosting and Linux system administrators with the operational work required for the hosted operating systems for Campus IT and Central IT customers, which comprises much of the UNC Campus server fleet. This position will also assist with the development of and migration to cloud based solutions. Finally, this position develops, implements, and supports automation and scripting for the ITS Systems Administration team.
The Senior Systems Administrator position is part of the ITS Systems Administration team comprised of groups that administrate UNC M365 Collaboration Platform based services, UNC Microsoft based Enterprise services, the UNC Enterprise Server Hosting and ITS Linux Administration Service, as well as UNC NAS and Secure NAS Services. The Senior Systems Administrator is one of the admins for the UNC Microsoft 365 service, assisting the other Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, and the M365 Technical Team lead. This platform is integral to the day-to-day business of UNC Chapel Hill and is critical for the entire University population to do their jobs. Additionally, this position will back up the Hosting and Linux system administrators with the operational work required for the hosted operating systems for Campus IT and Central IT customers, which comprises much of the UNC Campus server fleet. This position will also assist with the development of and migration to cloud based solutions. Finally, this position develops, implements, and supports automation and scripting for the ITS Systems Administration team.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s and 1-2 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Prior experience Administrating Microsoft 365, EntraID, and Active Directory
- Experience administrating Window and Linux based Operating Systems
- Experience with automation and scripting
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a motivated team as well as work independently * Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understand complex IT environments and dependencies – cloud-based platform management, networking knowledge, software integrations, and IT Security.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Prior Experience migrating workloads to Azure, AWS, and/or GCP based solutions
- Prior Experience migrating workloads to Azure, AWS, and/or GCP based solutions
- Prior Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Prior Experience with Graph and Powershell
- Prior Experience with Server Hardware
- Prior Experience in a large IT environment
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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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.