Unix/Solaris System Administrator Automation Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posted 10 hours ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

"Solaris system administration"
"Solaris Administrator"
"Solaris Infrastructure"
"LDoms"
"Zones"
"Solaris 10/11"
"Security Hardening"
"DISA STIG"
"cis"
"SMF Management"
"ZFS Management"
"Zones & LDoms"
"UNIX"

Job Details

Job Description Solaris System Administrator / Automation Engineer

Location: Sacramento, California

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator & Automation Engineer to support enterprise-grade Unix environments across datacenter and hybrid cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Solaris administration, security hardening, virtualization technologies, and scripting/automation. This role involves system lifecycle management, OS patching, performance tuning, and integration with enterprise platforms while ensuring high availability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

40% System Administration and Automation

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

20% Security and Compliance

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

15% DevOps and Integration

  • Support containerization or zone-based application deployments and workflow automation.
  • Integrate source control and CI/CD processes using tools like GitLab or similar platforms.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to align automation with application delivery and performance requirements.

15% Infrastructure Integration

  • Integrate Solaris systems with storage, backup, database, and enterprise middleware platforms.
  • Administer virtualization and hardware platforms such as SPARC servers, LDoms, and ZFS storage pools.
  • Support hybrid cloud or migration initiatives involving Solaris workloads and enterprise services.
  • Coordinate with networking, storage, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end system availability.

10% Documentation and Collaboration

  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, build standards, and operational procedures.
  • Develop technical runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and automation documentation.
  • Provide technical support, knowledge transfer, and mentoring for peers and junior team members.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to support enterprise IT modernization initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 8 years of Solaris system administration experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Zones, LDoms, ZFS, and SMF.
  • Experience with patching, performance tuning, and system hardening.
  • Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Python, or Shell scripting.
  • Understanding of network services (DNS, NTP, LDAP) and enterprise storage.
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