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How much do weekend unix jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend unix in Jacksonville, FL is $56.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.41 and $62.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Unix vs Weekend Linux?

AspectWeekend UnixWeekend Linux
CertificationsUnix certifications (e.g., UNIX System Administrator)Linux certifications (e.g., LPIC, RHCSA)
Work EnvironmentProprietary Unix systems in enterprise settingsOpen-source Linux systems in diverse environments
Industry UsageFinancial, telecommunications, and large enterprisesWeb hosting, cloud services, and startups
Common Search IntentUnix system administration rolesLinux system administration roles

Weekend Unix and Weekend Linux roles share similarities in system administration and require comparable certifications. However, Unix roles often focus on proprietary systems used in large enterprises, while Linux roles emphasize open-source environments popular in startups and cloud services. Both roles involve managing servers, troubleshooting, and ensuring system stability, but the choice depends on the specific operating system environment preferred by the employer.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Unix job openings in Jacksonville, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $118,016 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

Unix Systems Engineer

Ruri Software Technologies LLC

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title:- Unix Systems Engineer
Duration:- 8+ months
Location:- Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Jacksonville, FL)
*Candidates must be required to participate in an "on-call rotation" potentially working nights/weekends (Typical rotation is every 3 months)*
**IMPORTANT: Must be hybrid onsite (2-3 days per week in Jacksonville). Candidates must be local to the greater Jacksonville area or open to travel at their own expense

Description:
IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of technology solutions. IT Systems Engineers provide technical support, troubleshoot problems and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions.
Essential functions:
• Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned technology
• Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
• Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards
• Researches, designs, implements, and tests technology solutions
• Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
• Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
• Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
• Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out-of-cycle requests from systems/software owners
• Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
• Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes, and procedures related to systems/application administration
• Determines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolves complex technology/application errors
• Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
• Determines the best course of action for meeting business needs
• May provide input into infrastructure architecture designs
• Writes programming/scripting
• May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises
• Ensures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.
• May contribute input to infrastructure architecture
• Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies
Requirements:
• Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration
• Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.
• Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Experience using Agile methodology
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
-Related Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or relevant work experience
-3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting technology
-3-5 years of experience administering Unix/Linux
-Working knowledge of Ansible
-Experience with troubleshooting/configuration of large Linux platforms at the enterprise level
-Experience using AIX would be a major plus

*Candidates must be required to participate in an "on-call rotation" potentially working nights/weekends (Typical rotation is every 3 months)
**IMPORTANT: Must be hybrid onsite (2-3 days per week in Jacksonville). Candidates must be local to the greater Jacksonville area or open to travel at their own expense.