Solaris & Linux System Administrator

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a skilled System Administrator to support and maintain mission-critical enterprise infrastructure environments. This position is ideal for a hands-on systems professional with expertise in Solaris and Linux administration, enterprise storage solutions, backup and recovery operations, and cybersecurity compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of large-scale production systems supporting critical customer missions.

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in enterprise production environments.
• Support and manage IBM Enterprise Storage platforms to ensure system availability and performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas Net Backup solutions for backup and recovery operations.
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories and established maintenance processes.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and remediation activities using Nessus and related security tools.
• Implement and maintain secure system configurations in accordance with organizational security requirements.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to support infrastructure upgrades and incident response efforts.
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and compliance artifacts.
• Support system hardening, audit readiness, and security compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience), plus 3+ years of Solaris System Administration experience and 3+ years of Linux System Administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, OLVM, or similar).
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience supporting IBM Enterprise Storage
  , Veritas Net Backup
  , Nessus vulnerability management
  , and Linux package management using YUM
  .
• Strong understanding of Linux security, system hardening, compliance practices, troubleshooting, and scripting with Bash, Python, or similar languages.

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or a comparable Linux administration certification.
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise environments with disaster recovery requirements.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar technologies.
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments and modern systems management practices.

At Columbia Technology Partners, you'll work alongside talented professionals supporting national security missions while continuing to grow your technical expertise. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful challenges that make an impact.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the…