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Infojini Inc

DBA

Austin, TX

$50.25 - $68.50/hr

The position will provide advanced support of enterprise database management systems (DBMSs) installed on Windows, Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris and IBM Model 204 mainframe environments. DBMS support is ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Test Analyst

San Jose, CA · On-site

... Sun Solaris, IBM-AIX, HP-UX, SCO Unix Additional Skill(s) Skill1 - Cloud-PaaS-Amazon Web Services-AWS (L4) Skill2 - Embedded Software Design (L1) Qualifications Additional Information All your ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Test Analyst

San Jose, CA

... like Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM-AIX, HP-UX, SCO Unix Additional Skill(s) Skill1 - Cloud-PaaS-Amazon Web Services-AWS (L4) Skill2 - Embedded Software Design (L1) Additional Information All your ...

Hi-Tech Solutions

Unix Administrator

Keller, TX

... for Sun Solaris and RedHat Linux System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual servers Grub, PXE boot, Kickstart Solaris patches, packages, Yum, rpms ...

Artech Information System LLC

Oracle DBA

Alexandria, VA

$54.25 - $73.75/hr

Requirements Talented Database Administrator with at least 4-5 yearsrsquo; experience supporting Oracle in a Sun Solaris environment. Experience with Oracle Replication Experience supporting a ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Network Tester

San Jose, CA · On-site

... Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM-AIX, HP-UX, SCO Unix Additional Skill(s) Skill1 - Cloud-PaaS-Amazon Web Services-AWS (L4) Skill2 - Embedded Software Design (L1) Thanks and Best Regards, Harika Kollu ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Oracle DBA

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$55.25 - $75/hr

Hands-on expertise, serving as an Oracle DBA responsible for supporting and maintaining Oracle 11g/12c database Servers in Sun Solaris with various applications, within a complex business environment.

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Network Tester

San Jose, CA · On-site

... Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM-AIX, HP-UX, SCO Unix Additional Skill(s) Skill1 - Cloud-PaaS-Amazon Web Services-AWS (L4) Skill2 - Embedded Software Design (L1) Thanks and Best Regards, Harika Kollu ...

ITech Recruiting

Technical BA

Manhattan, NY

MS Windows NT/2K/XP, Sun Solaris Software: MS Office, MS Access, MS Project, Crystal Reports Desired/Plus: Shell/Perl script, C/C++, TIBCO, XML, Java, .NET, HTML, UML BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE Required/Must ...

OBXtek

Senior LAN/WAN Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Solid Financial Resources and low Employee Turnover (5%) UNIX Administration for approximately a dozen SUN/Solaris servers as well as administration of two Windows servers. Provide UNIX software ...

OBXtek

Senior LAN/WAN Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Solid Financial Resources and low Employee Turnover (5%) UNIX Administration for approximately a dozen SUN/Solaris servers as well as administration of two Windows servers. Provide UNIX software ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for sun solaris in the United States is $24.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Sun Solaris administrators?

Sun Solaris administrators are IT professionals who manage and maintain systems running the Solaris operating system, which was developed by Sun Microsystems. Their responsibilities include installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Solaris servers to ensure optimal performance and security. They handle tasks such as user management, system updates, backup and recovery, and network configuration. Solaris administrators are typically skilled in UNIX commands, shell scripting, and server hardware management.

What are some typical challenges faced by Sun Solaris administrators when managing enterprise-level systems?

Sun Solaris administrators often encounter challenges such as maintaining system uptime during critical updates, ensuring compatibility with legacy applications, and handling complex storage or networking configurations. They also need to stay current with evolving security best practices to safeguard data and infrastructure. Additionally, working in enterprise environments often requires effective collaboration with application teams, network engineers, and support staff to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sun Solaris System Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sun Solaris System Administrator, you need a deep understanding of UNIX/Linux operating systems, system scripting, and network administration, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP). Familiarity with Solaris OS, ZFS file system, virtualization tools, and configuration management systems is crucial for daily operations. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set outstanding administrators apart. These skills ensure secure, reliable, and efficient management of enterprise IT environments that depend on Solaris infrastructure.

What is the difference between Sun Solaris vs Linux Administrator?

AspectSun SolarisLinux Administrator
CertificationsSun Certified System Administrator (SCSA), Oracle Solaris certificationsCompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, LPIC-1
Work EnvironmentUnix-based servers, enterprise data centersLinux-based servers, data centers, cloud environments
Industry UsageTelecommunications, finance, governmentWeb hosting, cloud services, enterprise IT
Common TasksSystem configuration, security, performance tuningServer setup, scripting, troubleshooting

Sun Solaris and Linux Administrators share similar skills in system management and security but differ mainly in their operating systems and certifications. Solaris is used primarily in enterprise environments with Oracle certifications, while Linux administrators work across diverse industries with various Linux certifications. Both roles involve server management, but their specific tools and environments vary.

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Linux / Solaris (Unix) System Administrator (Permanent / Full time )

Linux / Solaris (Unix) System Administrator (Permanent / Full time )

TecTammina

Mclean, VA

Full-time

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Company Description

Tech Tammina LLC


Job Description

 Relevant/ Experience Required:

5-7 years of relevant experience  

Technical/Functional Skills:

"Oracle/Sun certified System Administrator having hands-on experience with Sun SPARC servers

  Excellent experience of Linux / Solaris Containers and LDOM configurations

  Excellent understanding of creating and managing Solaris Flash Archive (FLAR)

  Excellent experience with managing High Availability and Disaster Recovery of SPRAC servers

  Excellent understanding of managing servers running Oracle Database & Middleware services

 . Expertise in Linux / Solaris and AIX expertise will be added advantage. Candidate should most familiar in either Linux nor Solaris platform.

 . Expertise in Bash / Shell script 

 . Should have experience in managing VMware Linux servers. . 

 . Expertise in Solaris 10 / 11

 . Experience in handling file system issues / request on Linux and Solaris. ( Candidate should have strong knowledge on Basics in all the area in filessytems)

  . Candidate should have experience leading the technical team.

 . Experience handling NFS issue and should have knowledge of differences between multiple version in the NFS versions.

 . Expertise in Multipath configurations 

 . Adding new SAN disk in OS and extending filesytems.

 . Knowledge on Kerberos authentications in NFS

 . Experience Network card teaming 

 . Understanding VLAN, Trunk "  

 Preferred Skills :

 Understanding of Networking, Security, Storage, Backup/Restore tools

Understanding of RH Linux and IBM AIX Administration"  

 Roles & Responsibilities:

 Configure, troubleshoot, change & release management of Unix servers

  'Manage Solaris Virtualization and HA clusters

  Manage Unix servers to ensure high availability of the hosted services like DB and Middleware

  Manage Disaster Recovery of the Servers

 . Capability to lead the DR operations team."  



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