Senior Solaris & Linux Systems Administrator

Quevera; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Education stipend $5,000 annually for

6% 401(k) match

4% profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Senior Solaris & Linux Systems Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD to support enterprise Solaris and Linux environments, including storage, backup, security, vulnerability management, and patching. The role requires hands-on expertise with Solaris, IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, vulnerability management tools, system hardening, and package management.

You will administer production systems, manage storage and backups, perform patching, run Nessus

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• 3+ years of Solaris System Administration experience.
• 3+ years of System Administration experience with OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar.
• Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems.
• Strong knowledge of Veritas NetBackup administration.
• Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows.
• Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies.
• Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills using Bash, Python, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a production environment.
• Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations.
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories.
• Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus to support compliance with security standards.
• Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments, as applicable to organizational standards.
• Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks and policies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Solaris System Administration

RHEL/CentOS

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Security & Vulnerability Management

Veritas NetBackup

Nessus

YUM Package Management

System Hardening & Compliance

TS/SCI clearance

CompTIA Security+

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT or related field

Tools

OLVM

IBM Enterprise Storage

Veritas NetBackup

Nessus

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a skilled Senior Solaris & Linux Systems Administrator with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

This role supports enterprise Solaris and Linux environments, including storage, backup, security, vulnerability management, and patching systems. The position requires hands-on expertise with Solaris, IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, vulnerability management tools, system hardening, and package management.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a production environment.
• Manage and support IBM Enterprise Storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Veritas NetBackup for enterprise backup and recovery operations.
• Perform system patching and package management using YUM repositories.
• Execute and remediate vulnerability scans using Nessus to support compliance with security standards.
• Support and maintain STE/STIN processes and environments, as applicable to organizational standards.
• Implement and maintain system security configurations, including NSF frameworks and policies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure upgrades, audits, and incident response.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Three (3) or more years of hands-on Solaris System Administration experience.
• Three (3) or more years of hands-on System Administration experience with OLVM, RHEL, CentOS, or similar.
• Experience with IBM Enterprise Storage systems.
• Strong knowledge of Veritas NetBackup administration.
• Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows.
• Proficiency with YUM package management and patching strategies.
• Familiarity with STE/STIN processes and NSF-related security frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and compliance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills using Bash, Python, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in enterprise environments with high-availability and disaster-recovery requirements.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar.
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission‑critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.