What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unix Administrator - Solaris, SMF, Unix, Linux, NetApp NAS, Network Management Tools position at SES?
Job Details
Unix Administrator
Type: W2 With Benefits - No C2C
Location: Remote - Will support Denver, CO hours
Top 5 Technical Skills:
- Solaris 10, 11.4 and RHEL Linux OS Administration
- Solaris Service Management Facility (SMF)
- Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting
- User and group management with Solaris, SMF, zones and LDOMS
- Network Management tolls like IfConfig, IP, NetStats, SS and IP tables
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform day-to-day system administration on Solaris and Linux servers.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate system tasks and monitoring.
• Manage NetApp NAS volumes and file services, including provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with storage and infrastructure teams to manage data storage, backups, and recovery processes.
• Patch and update OS environments according to organizational security and compliance standards.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution of system and storage-related issues.
• Document procedures, configurations, and system changes clearly and accurately.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong hands-on experience with Solaris and Linux system administration.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting (e.g., Bash, KornShell).
• Solid experience managing NetApp file services and NAS volume management.
• Familiarity with storage protocols (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI) and data replication technologies.
• Knowledge of system security, performance tuning, and backup strategies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Solaris Zones and LDOMs.
• Familiarity with automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Exposure to cloud-integrated storage environments.
Benefits:
SES hires W2 benefitted and non-benefitted consultants. Our contract employee benefits include group medical dental vision life LT and ST disability insurance, 21 days of accrued paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, paid overtime, and more.
Please contact me to discuss the details of this position further.
*Please forward resume directly to for immediate consideration - rstarinieri at sesc .com
I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Robin Starinieri
Director of Recruiting
Systems Engineering Services
