Solaris & Linux System Administrator

CDIT Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Solaris & Linux System Administrator to join an IT infrastructure team supporting a federal customer environment. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing enterprise Solaris and Linux environments, with hands-on expertise across storage, backup, security, and patching systems.

This role requires practical knowledge of the Solaris operating system, IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and vulnerability management tooling, as well as a solid grasp of system hardening and package management disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a production environment.

• Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions to ensure 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 maintain compliance with security standards.

• Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments per 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).

• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on System Administration experience (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 (Bash, Python, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification.

• Experience in enterprise environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements.

• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar).

• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.