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.