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2T Consulting

Solaris Administrator

New Hill, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris Administrator

New Hill, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris System Administrator

Cary, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris System Administrator

Apex, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris System Administrator

Garner, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris System Administrator

Apex, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

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Solaris System Administrator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

2T Consulting

Solaris System Administrator

Cary, NC · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for solaris in the United States is $27.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Solaris job typically involves working with Oracle Solaris, a Unix-based operating system widely used in enterprise environments. Roles can include system administration, network management, security configuration, and performance tuning. Solaris professionals are responsible for maintaining servers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system stability. Many positions require expertise in shell scripting, ZFS file systems, and virtualization technologies like Zones and LDOMs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Solaris professional?

To thrive as a Solaris Administrator, you need a strong background in Unix-based system administration, networking, and troubleshooting, often supported by relevant IT degrees or certifications. Familiarity with Solaris OS, ZFS file system, virtualization tools, and scripting languages like Shell or Perl is highly valued. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of enterprise-level Solaris environments.

What are the common challenges faced by Solaris administrators in their daily work?

Solaris Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing system performance, applying patches and security updates, and resolving compatibility issues with newer hardware or software. They may also be tasked with migrating legacy systems, performing backups and disaster recovery, and optimizing storage and network configurations. Working under tight deadlines, especially when troubleshooting critical systems, can add to the complexity of the role. However, access to comprehensive documentation, experienced team members, and vendor support helps Solaris Administrators successfully manage these challenges.

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Solaris Administrator

2T Consulting

New Hill, NC • On-site

Full-time

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solaris System Administrator with strong expertise in Unix infrastructure administration, platform modernization, and Solaris-to-Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) migration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering enterprise Solaris and Linux environments while leading infrastructure transformation activities, including assessment, discovery, application dependency mapping, migration planning, platform modernization, build automation, and production support.

This role requires deep technical expertise in Solaris administration, Linux engineering, infrastructure automation, virtualization technologies, middleware integration, and enterprise production support within mission-critical environments.

Required Technical/Functional Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in Solaris 10/11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration.
  • Administer and support Solaris and RHEL environments across Development, Test, UAT, DR, and Production environments.
  • Experience with Solaris Zones, Containers, Logical Domains (LDOMs), and virtualization technologies.
  • Perform operating system installation, configuration, patching, hardening, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
  • Expertise in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and health monitoring.
  • Strong knowledge of ZFS, NFS, UFS, volume management, storage allocation, and file system administration.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using Shell, Python, or Ansible.
  • Good understanding of enterprise middleware integration and application hosting on Unix/Linux platforms.
  • Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and OS hardening.
  • Experience with monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, and production support.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Solaris 10/11 and RHEL server environments.
  • Lead Solaris-to-RHEL migration projects, including infrastructure assessment, workload analysis, and migration planning.
  • Perform application discovery, dependency mapping, and compatibility assessments for migration activities.
  • Design and execute migration strategies with minimal business disruption and downtime.
  • Build, configure, and automate server provisioning using infrastructure automation tools and scripting.
  • Manage Solaris Zones, LDOMs, Containers, and virtualization platforms to optimize resource utilization.
  • Perform OS installation, patch management, security hardening, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Administer storage, ZFS, NFS, file systems, and volume management to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance optimization initiatives.
  • Collaborate with application, middleware, storage, network, and database teams during migration and modernization projects.
  • Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, and execution activities.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
  • Prepare and maintain system documentation, operational procedures, migration runbooks, and technical standards.
  • Ensure infrastructure complies with organizational security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities for mission-critical production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Solaris and Unix/Linux system administration.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale Solaris modernization and cloud migration initiatives is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and ITIL-based operational processes.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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