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CDIT LLC

Field Support Specialist

Columbia, MD · On-site

Provide Solaris and Linux Operating Systems Oracle hardware support, including ZFS storage, Exadata, and Oracle Database Appliances and experience with legacy Sun Microsystems hardware. * Provide on ...

Spatial Front, Inc

SRE Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$65.75 - $87.25/hr

Site reliability engineering, monitoring, automation, incident response, performance optimization; experienced with UNIX/Solaris. • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Must possess an active Secret ...

Spatial Front, Inc

SRE Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$65.75 - $87.25/hr

Site reliability engineering, monitoring, automation, incident response, performance optimization; experienced with UNIX/Solaris. • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Must possess an active Secret ...

Stem Xpert

Oracle SUN Consultant

Reston, VA

... solaris. 4. Knowledge on MPXIO, HOTSPARES, RAID-1, configurations in Sparc sun4v environment. 5. Knowledge on Fiber Channel, scsi, iscsi interfaces and related tools to troubleshoot in solaris 10. 6. ...

Infojini Inc

System Administrator

Bethesda, MD

Assignments shall include such diverse tasks as installing Red Hat Linux, Solaris, and HP-UX operating systems and applications, jumpstart, JET and HP Ignite and Kick Start server installation and ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for solaris in Washington is $31.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.05 and $36.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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.

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Infographic showing various Solaris job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,294 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Field Support Specialist

CDIT LLC

Columbia, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description


We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Field Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with providing hands-on support for Oracle hardware with Solaris and Linux Operating Systems.
Key responsibilities:
  • Provide Solaris and Linux Operating Systems Oracle hardware support, including ZFS storage, Exadata, and Oracle Database Appliances and experience with legacy Sun Microsystems hardware.
  • Provide on-site service desk coverage.
  • Provide outstanding customer service while assisting customers with hardware and software issues via e-mail, phone, or Instant Messaging.
  • Maintain on-site ticketing queue for hardware and software requests.
  • Travel to customer site to Implement hardware equipment fixes (replace drives, latency issues, power failures, connectivity, etc.)
  • Maintain high level of ongoing communication with customer before and during call progression.
  • Set and meet delivery target dates to comply with contract support SLAs.
  • Escalate customer issues/concerns to leadership as needed.
  • Coordinate with data center staff in remote locations to organize access for additional support.
  • Create break/fix and work order requests for access to local and remote locations.
  • Maintain on-site spares inventory for local use.
  • Follow government security policies.
  • Conduct weekly checks with customers on any unspecified issues they may be experiencing with supported hardware or software.

Qualifications:
  • Expertise in in-depth troubleshooting of Oracle and Sun Systems hardware, firmware, and software problems.
  • Experience with firmware and software patching of systems from Oracle and Sun Microsystems.
  • Minimum of 2 years of in-depth experience troubleshooting of Oracle and Sun Systems hardware, firmware, and software problems.
  • TS/SCI FSP clearance.

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