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Maximus

Journeyman System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

... City Remote Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus is a ... Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including ...

Maximus

Journeyman System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

... City Remote Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus is a ... Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including ...

Iron Bow Technologies

Contracts Administrator

... contractual risk. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, collaborative, and able to ... This position is approved for remote work with occasional visits to Iron Bow's headquarters in ...

TEXASCONNECT INC

Contract Administrator

Dallas, TX · Remote

Open to remote in Texas, Idaho, Missouri, Tennessee and Oklahoma. The Contract Administrator ... Ability to draft moderate contractual language. Working to exceptional knowledge of corporate ...

JLL

Contract Administrator

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Memphis, TN · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Cleveland, OH · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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JLL

Contract Administrator

Birmingham, AL · On-site +1

$76K - $90K/yr

Remote, M-F 8 AM - 5 PM Reports to: Senior Director, Division Operations Estimated compensation for ... This role is crucial for maintaining the client's interest in contractual engagements and ensuring ...

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Sarian, Inc.

Mainframe z/OS Administrator

Mainframe z/OS Administrator Location: Plano TX, Remote Fulltime * Install, customize, test ... Create, populate, secure and troubleshoot IBM z/OS USS (UNIX Systems Services) file systems and ...

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How much do contractual remote unix administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual remote unix administrator in the United States is $48.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contractual remote Unix administrator?

A Contractual Remote Unix Administrator is an IT professional who is hired on a contract basis to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Unix-based systems and servers from a remote location. Their responsibilities typically include system monitoring, performance tuning, user management, security updates, and ensuring data backup and recovery. Because the role is remote, administrators use secure connections and remote management tools to access the systems. This arrangement allows organizations to leverage specialized expertise without needing full-time, on-site staff. Contractual remote administrators are commonly employed by companies with distributed IT environments or those seeking cost-effective solutions for Unix system administration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contractual remote Unix administrator?

To thrive as a Contractual Remote Unix Administrator, you need in-depth knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, shell scripting, system security, and troubleshooting, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA. Familiarity with remote management tools (e.g., SSH), configuration management systems (such as Ansible or Puppet), and monitoring platforms is essential. Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills help you address issues efficiently and collaborate with distributed teams. These abilities are crucial for maintaining system reliability, security, and performance in a remote work environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by a contractual remote Unix administrator, and how can they be managed effectively?

Contractual Remote Unix Administrators often face challenges such as troubleshooting issues without physical access to servers, ensuring secure remote connections, and managing time-sensitive tasks across different client environments. To manage these effectively, it’s important to have strong remote diagnostic skills, stay updated on security best practices, and maintain clear communication with on-site staff and other IT team members. Proactive planning, robust documentation, and using reliable remote management tools can also help mitigate common obstacles and ensure smooth operations.
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Infographic showing various Contractual Remote Unix Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,086 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Senior Database Administrator

Noblesoft Technologies

Jackson, MS • Remote

$51 - $70/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Role: Senior Database Administrator

Location: Jackson, MS 39211 – Remote   

Duration: 2 year with possible extensions             

 

Local candidates are highly preferred

Required Skills:

  • Ten years of experience with Software AG products, ADABAS, Natural, Natural One, Predict, Construct, ADABAS Replication, Treehouse tcVision, WebMethods EntireX, CONNX SQL gateway, ApplinX, Natural AJAX.

  • Ten years of experience analyzing user requirements and designs along with testing, implementing and performing quality assurance of information systems utilizing Natural One, ADABAS, MVS/JCL, COBOL/CICS, VSAM files, Linux/zLinux, Espsoft/SCL, Informix, and UNIX.
  • Three years of experience advising on system architecture, and developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes.
  • Two years of knowledge and experience of SNAP, TANF, eligibility, economic assistance, and child welfare policies and procedures, and implementing state and federal mandates in Linux systems.
 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Jira and KACE ITSM systems

  • Experience with SCRUM/iteration methodologies
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications
  • Experience with child welfare workflows and systems and related federal requirements