Cleared Solaris & Linux System Administrator
Azusa Solutions
1 day ago
On-site
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Solar Panel Inspections
**Only applicants with an Active TS/SCI and poly need apply.**
Azusa Solutions is seeking a System Administrator to join our team of talented consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company comprised of highly qualified, highly impactful, and multi-talented individuals.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise Solaris and Linux environments and supporting storage, backup, security, and patching systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with Solaris Operating System, IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and vulnerability management tools, along with a solid understanding of system hardening and package management.
*Candidate must be local to the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area. *
Responsibilities:
- 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, ensuring 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/policies
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification
- 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 (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
Clearance:
Active/current TS/SCI with Poly required
Benefit Information
Our firm offers a professional and respectful work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Generous paid time off
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- Long term/short term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with match available immediately
- Employee referral incentive
- Remote or Hybrid telework arrangements are available for some positions