Hybrid UNIX/Linux Solaris Engineer: Automation & Security

Waypoint Human Capital; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital is assisting a client in Bethesda, MD, to hire an experienced UNIX/Linux/Solaris Engineer. The role focuses on administering Oracle Solaris and RHEL production systems, patching, and automation to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Windows, VMware, cybersecurity, and application owners to maintain enterprise infrastructure, implement automation, and support security controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years administering Oracle Solaris (Zones and LDOMs) or Red Hat Enterprise Linux at scale.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain production Oracle Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

Skills

Unix/Linux admin

Solaris Zones

LDOMs

Puppet/Ansible

Shell scripting

VMware coordination

Security patching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Solaris

RHEL

VMware

Puppet

Ansible

OEM

ScienceLogic SL1

Tenable

Tripwire

Splunk

Job description

Waypoint Human Capital is assisting a client in Bethesda, MD, to hire an experienced UNIX/Linux/Solaris Engineer. The role focuses on administering Oracle Solaris and RHEL production systems, patching, and automation to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Windows, VMware, cybersecurity, and application owners to maintain enterprise infrastructure, implement automation, and support security controls.