Systems Administrator IV Solaris/Oracle

Sterling is a Global Solutions Integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. As one of the nation's leading and fastest growing Global Solutions Integrator, we have the partnerships, access to technology, training, and certifications to plan, integrate and manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs.

Start/End Dates: 3/3/2026 - 8/31/2026 Extension options to 2028
Location work will be performed: Herndon
Job Title: IT - Systems Administrator IV

Job Description: Position Title: Systems Administrator Solaris/Oracle
LCAT Title: Systems Administrator Level IV
Location: Herndon VA. Full-time onsite work performed in a SCIF.
Funding Type: Funded

Position Description:
Seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community. This role focuses on managing complex enterprise environments built on Oracle Solaris infrastructure in support of mission-critical systems that deliver strategic advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policymakers.

As part of the broader contract, this position will contribute to the sustainment and enhancement of mission applications that enable global operations. You’ll be part of a high-performing team with a long history of excellence supporting national defense and intelligence programs.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and supporting Oracle Solaris-based infrastructure and hardware across a secure enterprise environment. Responsibilities include:
• Administering Oracle Solaris (versions 10, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4) systems
• Managing Sun/Oracle SPARC and x86 hardware, switches, and storage
• Configuring and maintaining Sun/Oracle switches
• Building and managing IPS repositories and LDOMs (Logical Domains)
• Performing disk management, including physical, ZFS, and virtual disks under LDOM
• Executing backup and recovery operations, including ZFS snapshots, BE Admin, and LDOM exports
• Managing Solaris antivirus and IPF (Internet Protocol Filter) configurations
• Administering and configuring Trusted Solaris environments
• Performing disaster recovery and recovering systems from hardware failures
• Supporting overall Solaris system performance, security hardening, and patching

Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in an area applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active (DoD 8570 compliance)
• Extensive experience with Sun/Oracle hardware, including SPARC and x86 servers, switches, and storage
• Strong knowledge of Solaris OS, specifically versions 10, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4
Proven expertise in:
o Sun/Oracle switch configuration
o Building and managing LDOMs
o Managing IPS repositories
o ZFS and disk management (physical and virtual)
o Backup and recovery, including ZFS snapshots, BE Admin, and LDOM exports
o Trusted Solaris configuration and management
o Solaris antivirus and IPF configuration

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with Windows Active Directory for user, group, and device management
• Knowledge of PBIS (PowerBroker Identity Services) for Solaris AD integration
• Familiarity with Nutanix VM management
• Exposure to Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and CentOS
• Experience with Oracle Database, including RAC (Real Application Clusters), ASM (Automatic Storage Management), and RMAN (Recovery Manager) for backups and recovery
Sterling Computers Corporation (“Sterling”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.