Solaris & Linux System Administrator

Responsibilities: of the Solaris & Linux System Administrator: • Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems within a production enterprise environment. • Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup environments supporting enterprise backup and recovery operations. • Perform operating system patching and package management utilizing YUM repositories and established maintenance processes. • Execute vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate security issues using Nessus and related security tools. • Support STE/STIN processes and environments in accordance with organizational standards and requirements. • Implement and maintain system hardening configurations and security controls in compliance with established security frameworks and policies. • Monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and implement proactive improvements. • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to support system upgrades, audits, compliance efforts, and incident response activities. • Create and maintain technical documentation including system configurations, operational procedures, and compliance-related artifacts. • Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual administration tasks. Qualifications: of the Solaris & Linux System Administrator: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • Active CompTIA Security+ certification required. • 3+ years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience. • 3+ years of Linux System Administration experience supporting enterprise environments utilizing OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar platforms. • Experience administering and supporting IBM Enterprise Storage systems. • Strong knowledge of Veritas NetBackup administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. • Experience utilizing Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation activities. • Proficiency with YUM package management, patch deployment, and system maintenance processes. • Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks. • Strong understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance best practices. • Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar technologies. • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance required. • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, organizational, and communication skills. uppet, or similar tools.