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SA Technologies Inc.

C++ Developer

Manassas, VA

$49 - $66/hr

Experience with one of more of following OS platforms - Windows, RHEL, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX is a must. Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, HTTP. Good knowledge of ...

Spatial Front, Inc

DevOps Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60.75 - $83.25/hr

CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, containerization, cloud platforms, monitoring; experienced with UNIX/Solaris. • Experience with pipeline automation, scripting, build/release processes ...

Synergy ECP

System Administrator

Columbia, MD · On-site

Solaris, Linux, and Windows utilities and techniques to diagnose and correct performance bottlenecks. • Shall have seven (7) years experience developing, delivering, testing and supporting ...

Flairbee Corporation LLC

Sr. Systems Engineer

Rockville, MD

$106K - $145K/yr

Java/J2EE XML with Soap or REST Web Services Unix/Solaris Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with Multi-Zone Architecture Experience with Agile practices Experience working ...

Flairbee Corporation LLC

Sr. Systems Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

... Solaris • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Familiarity with Multi-Zone Architecture • Experience with Agile practices • Experience working directly with customers to ...

Dellfor Technologies

Ruby on Rails

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K/yr

Knowledge of essentials of Unix server architecture, particularly Linux and Solaris. * Experience with most common command line tools. * Ability to use compiled and interpreted languages. * Ability ...

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How much do solaris jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 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.

What is a Solaris?

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.

Unix System Administrator (TS)

TechOpps Inc.

Alexandria, VA

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Production Support Team

Unix System Administrator / Systems Engineer

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Top Secret

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will participate in a team environment supporting a U.S. Government contract that provides personnel security management to DOD. The position involves the development, test, and production support of a web application with a Sybase database. The candidate will need strong analytical skills, strong communication skills, and extensive experience in UNIX.  Exposure and experience working with various middleware products is preferred.

Essential Function:

The candidate will be involved in the day-to-day support of a UNIX Solaris operating system development environment for a web application with a Sybase database.  Additionally, occasional evening and weekend support for production deployments is required.  Strong analytical skills and experience with the ability to communicate is a must.  Strong understanding of UNIX, Shell scripting, and relational databases is needed. Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with minimum management oversight. Must possess high energy and strong motivation to make a difference.  The work is fast paced and with changing priorities. Task switching without loss of productivity is a must.

Pre-Requisites:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Current DoD Top Secret clearance (based on SSBI investigation)
  • Security+ certification is required, or must be obtained within 3 months
  • UNIX System Administrator certification is preferred
  • 2 - 3 years hands-on experience with the UNIX operating system as a Systems Administrator; preference is that the experience be with Solaris but any Unix OS experience is acceptable.  Experience must include system startup/shutdown, backups, vulnerability management, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product upgrading/loading/troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with middleware products such as Tomcat, Apache, Redhat JBoss-EAP, and Java is preferred
  • Ability to assist with developing procedural and technical documentation
  • Ability to follow project plans (system migrations and software release upgrade)
  • Ability to work evening and weekend hours on a rotational basis for production deployments
  • Experience in supporting software developers in development environments
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of UNIX and web-related security postures, skills and best-practices
  • Must be able to effectively articulate complex, technical concepts to on-site clients, non-technical management and co-contractors
  • Must demonstrate a strong sense of self-motivation and direction
  • A team player
  • Understanding of application development lifecycle processes is a plus
  • Common office software skills (Word, Excel, Visio)
  • Strong motivation to make a difference
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense personnel security issues is a plus

TechOpps Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.TechOpps.net.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Contact Information:  Please send resumes to Recruiter@TechOpps.net.