Solaris System Administrator / Automation Engineer

40% System Administration & Automation

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Solaris 10/11 systems in production and non-production environments.
• Perform user and account management, RBAC configuration, system troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Develop automation scripts using Shell, Python, or Ansible (Solaris-compatible playbooks).
• Administer Solaris Zones, LDoms (Oracle VM for SPARC), and related virtualization technologies.
• Manage OS patching, system updates, and package deployments using IPS, Live Upgrade, and Enterprise Manager Ops Center.

20% Security & Compliance

• Apply system hardening guidelines including CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and internal security policies.
• Manage PKI, SSL/TLS certificates, and secure communication configurations.
• Configure SMF security, auditing, host-based firewalls, and access controls.
• Monitor logs, detect anomalies, and respond to security alerts and incidents.

15% DevOps & Integration

• Support containerized or zone-based deployments and automation workflows.
• Integrate source control and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to align system automation with application delivery.

15% Infrastructure Integration

• Integrate Solaris systems with storage, backup, databases, and enterprise middleware platforms.
• Administer SPARC servers, LDoms, and ZFS storage pools.
• Support hybrid cloud initiatives and Solaris workload migrations.
• Coordinate with network, storage, and cloud teams to ensure system availability.

10% Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain system build standards and operational documentation.
• Create runbooks, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Participate in enterprise modernization and transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 8 years of hands-on Solaris system administration experience.
• Strong expertise in Zones, LDoms, ZFS, and SMF.
• Experience with patching, performance tuning, and system hardening.
• Experience with Ansible, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of network services such as DNS, NTP, and LDAP.
• Experience working with enterprise storage and backup systems.