Solaris & Linux Systems Engineer

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is seeking a Solaris/Linux Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Columbia, MO.

The role focuses on maintaining Solaris and Linux environments across on‑premises and remote infrastructure, with emphasis on reliability, security, and performance. You will administer server platforms, manage provisioning and lifecycle, automate tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support critical business applications and incident response.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
RHCSA and/or Solaris Certification preferred.
Experience administering Solaris and/or Linux server environments.
Working knowledge of Solaris, Linux, and Solaris Zones.
Experience with system configuration, patch management, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and shell scripting.
Familiarity with Solaris and Linux security practices, including PCI/SOX compliance, system hardening, intrusion detection/prevention, filtering, and auditing.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and business partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux server environments for high availability and reliability.
Provision, deploy, and decommission physical and virtual systems per standards and requirements.
Monitor system health, capacity, performance, and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues.
Perform operating system upgrades, patch management, backup and recovery activities, and routine preventive maintenance.
Implement, maintain, and support system security controls, compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and enhance shell scripts and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, OS, and application issues; provide Tier 2 escalation support.
Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, configurations, and knowledge articles.
Participate in system implementation projects, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to change management, incident management, and operational support processes.
Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.