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# Senior Solaris & Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Quevera LLC
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, CentOS, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Security Modules, NetBackup, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Solaris (Operating System), Scripting, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Nessus, Data Management, Puppet, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/9eb66822-1bab-42f3-86f5-edc5fa1981bb/senior-solaris-linux-systems-administrator

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
 * Three (3) or more years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience.
 * Three (3) or more years of hands-on System Administration experience with OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar.
 * Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems.
 * Strong knowledge of Veritas NetBackup administration.
 * Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows.
 * Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies.
 * Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks.
 * Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices.
 * Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills using Bash, Python, or similar., * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification.
 * Experience in enterprise environments with high-availability and disaster-recovery requirements.
 * Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar.
 * Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.

## Description

* Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a production environment.
 * Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
 * Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations.
 * Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories.
 * Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus to support compliance with security standards.
 * Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments, as applicable to organizational standards.
 * Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks and policies.
 * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response.
 * Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements.