Job Objective Manage, administer, and maintain UNIX Solaris operating system–based servers to ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability. The role is responsible for installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Solaris infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and alignment with business and IT operational objectives. Key Duties & Responsibilities Infrastructure Management & Administration Lead the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of UNIX Solaris infrastructure in alignment with business goals and IT best practices. Install, configure, administer, and maintain Solaris operating systems and UNIX-based servers. Perform system lifecycle activities including installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning. System Monitoring & Performance Management Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using appropriate monitoring tools. Perform performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure optimal system performance. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues including system crashes, performance bottlenecks, and application failures. System Updates, Patching & Migration Perform regular system updates, patches, firmware upgrades, and security fixes. Plan and execute system migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. Ensure systems remain secure, stable, and compliant with organizational standards. Security & Access Management Implement and maintain system security protocols, firewalls, and access controls. Create, modify, and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions. Ensure compliance with IT security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Hardware Administration Administer and support Oracle SPARC hardware platforms, including T-series and M-series servers. Perform hardware configuration, firmware patching, and upgrades. Ensure optimal integration between hardware and operating systems. Automation, Optimization & Collaboration Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements. Collaborate with infrastructure, network, database, and application teams to improve system performance and reliability. Recommend and implement best practices for system administration and infrastructure optimization. Documentation & Standards Develop and maintain documentation including:System architecture and configurations Operational procedures Troubleshooting guides Security and compliance documentation Define and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for Solaris system administration. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in UNIX and Solaris administration. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Additional Responsibilities Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Head of Infrastructure or IT management. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience5+ years of experience in UNIX Solaris system administration Strong experience with Solaris 10 and Solaris 11Experience with system migrations and performance tuning Hands-on experience with Oracle SPARC T-series and M-series hardware Technical Skills Required:UNIX Solaris system administration Oracle SPARC hardware administration System performance tuning and optimization Firmware patching and system upgrades User and access management Security administration and compliance Shell scripting (Bash, Korn Shell) Preferred:Experience with Solaris Zones and LDOMsAutomation scripting Enterprise infrastructure environments Monitoring tools
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