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Centroid Systems, Inc.

Oracle Linux Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

This role operates in a diverse environment that includes leading-edge technologies, multiple cloud platforms, Oracle engineered systems, Oracle servers running Solaris 10 and 11, and x86 servers ...

Centroid Systems, Inc.

Oracle Linux Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

This role operates in a diverse environment that includes leading-edge technologies, multiple cloud platforms, Oracle engineered systems, Oracle servers running Solaris 10 and 11, and x86 servers ...

Spruce Infotech Inc

VMWare System Engineer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

... Oracle M5000/M4000/T5440/T5240 servers using Solaris 10/11 platform. Install/Configure/Update/Patch Red Hat and CentOS Operating Systems (Virtual and Physical Servers). o Configure and maintain Red ...

ConfigUSA

CADD Station Developer

Seattle, WA · On-site

... Solaris| Linux (Oracle 8 and Red Hat 6-7) Operating Systems Experience with Documentation Tools such as Microsoft tools such as Word| Visio| and PowerPoint Experience in developing software solutions ...

RPMGlobal

Junior Lab Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Ensures system requirements comply with client specifications and government standards while ... Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Oracle Solaris Administrator, IBM AIX ...

IntePros Federal

Senior UNIX System Engineer

Radford, VA · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

This position supports a mixed and growing environment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris UNIX systems. The Senior UNIX System Engineer will work with the existing UNIX ...

Intepros Federal

Senior UNIX System Engineer

Radford, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

This position supports a mixed and growing environment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris UNIX systems. The Senior UNIX System Engineer will work with the existing UNIX ...

OBXtek

Unix Systems Admin

Hampton, VA · On-site

Provide Tier 2 support, based on industry standards, to clients for all system problems and ... UNIX, Oracle/Solaris OS, NIS+, WebLogic, Oracle is a plus. Active Secret clearance required for ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for oracle solaris system engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Oracle Solaris System Engineer vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectOracle Solaris System EngineerLinux System Administrator
CertificationsOracle Solaris certifications, LPIC, Linux certificationsLinux certifications like RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+
Work EnvironmentOracle Solaris servers, enterprise data centersLinux servers, cloud environments, data centers
Industry UsageTelecommunications, finance, governmentWeb hosting, cloud services, enterprise IT
Common TasksSystem installation, patching, Solaris-specific tuningServer setup, scripting, Linux-specific configurations

While both roles involve managing server operating systems, Oracle Solaris System Engineers focus on Solaris environments with specific Oracle tools, whereas Linux System Administrators work primarily with Linux distributions. Both require strong scripting skills and certifications, but their environments and specific tasks differ based on the OS platform.

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Infographic showing various Oracle Solaris System Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Oracle Linux Engineer

Troy, MI • On-site

Centroid Systems, Inc.
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for systems management across Linux, Unix and Windows server environments in collaboration with networking, database, application development, and internet development teams. Key responsibilities include system installation, operating system patch management, system integration, application administration, systems architecture and design support, and ongoing system maintenance. This role operates in a diverse environment that includes leading-edge technologies, multiple cloud platforms, Oracle engineered systems, Oracle servers running Solaris 10 and 11, and x86 servers running Oracle Linux and other Linux/Unix versions. The storage infrastructure includes network-attached storage (NAS) usually based on Oracle ZFS appliances.
Travel: up to 25%
Employment Type: FTE or Contract
Job Requirements
  • Perform intermediate- to advanced-level UNIX systems administration activities, including server and application component installation and configuration.
  • Diagnose complex system, network, and application issues in close collaboration with other IT teams.
  • Install related software products, tools, and support utilities.
  • Apply vendor-supplied operating system patches as needed in coordination with database administrators and application support staff.
  • Support virtualization technologies including Oracle Linux KVM, VMware, Solaris LDOMs, and Solaris Zones.
  • Develop or maintain scripts and utilities to automate processes and support application environments.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making aligned with essential job functions.
  • Communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Use a Windows based laptop, virtual machines and virtual desktops to complete all job duties.
Skills Required
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Linux/UNIX operating system and system software installation, customization, and support.
  • Experience supporting environments in Oracle Cloud or other cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Experience supporting Linux mail servers running Sendmail or Postfix.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, including Oracle VM, VMware, Solaris LDOMs, and Zones.
  • Working knowledge of Oracle engineered systems, including ODA, Exalytics, PCA, ZFS Appliance, and Oracle Linux.

Skills Preferred
  • Experience supporting Oracle Linux KVM infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and other cloud platforms.
  • Experience supporting and patching OCI specialty DB systems such as ExaCS and BaseDB.
  • Experience with Oracle hardware platforms, including x86, SPARC, and storage systems.
  • Experience using and supporting monitoring solutions such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Nagios, and Zabbix
  • Experience with OS patch management solutions.
  • Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Experience implementing and testing disaster recovery solutions.
  • Experience working with Solaris 10 and 11.
  • Experience working with NAS and SAN solutions such as Oracle ZFS Appliance and NetApp.
  • General understanding of relational databases, including schemas, metadata, relationships, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Experience with shell scripting and languages such as Python and Perl.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Oracle Linux Automation Manager, Ansible or AWX.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Requires 6+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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