Solaris & Linux System Administrator

Piper Companies is seeking a Solaris & Linux System Administrator to support a secure government contracting environment focused on enterprise infrastructure, storage, backup, vulnerability management, and system security operations. The Solaris & Linux System Administrator will be responsible for administering production Solaris and Linux environments, maintaining enterprise storage and backup platforms, supporting compliance initiatives, and ensuring the stability and security of critical systems., * 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.

• 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.

• Salary range: $120,000 - $220,000

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO