Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Solaris 11 Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing infrastructure:
System Administration

• Manage and maintain Solaris 11 environments
• Perform system updates, patching (SRU), and ongoing maintenance
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues

User & Security Management

• Administer user access, roles, and permissions
• Monitor audit logs and ensure compliance with security policies
• Implement and maintain robust security controls and firewall configurations

 Backup & Recovery

• Develop and execute backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Regularly test recovery processes to ensure data integrity

 Performance Optimization

• Analyze performance metrics and fine-tune systems
• Optimize configurations to improve throughput and reduce latency

 Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear documentation of systems and procedures
• Produce reports on system performance, file transfers, and security logs

Collaboration & Support

• Work with cross-functional teams on deployments and integrations
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal users

 Incident Response

• Respond swiftly to outages, incidents, or security breaches
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures

 Vendor & Technology Engagement

• Liaise with vendors for support and upgrades
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Experience

• 5–10 years’ hands-on experience with Solaris 11 system administration

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Logical Domains (LDOMs)
  • Zones
  • ZFS
  • SMF
  • Image Packaging System (IPS)
  • SRU patching
  • ILOM
  • Networking (incl. IPMP)
• Scripting experience (Shell, Perl)
• Solid understanding of networking and security protocols
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions
• Exposure to Connect:Direct or similar file transfer tools (advantageous)

Certifications

• Solaris 11 certifications (e.g., Solaris Certified System Administrator)
• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE) are a plus

Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualification preferred

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and driven, with a passion for technology
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently and under pressure
• A strong communicator with excellent client service skills
• Open to learning and embracing new technologies
• Flexible with work schedules when required

 What is in it for you

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Engage with cutting-edge systems and technologies
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development
• Make a real impact on mission-critical systems

 
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Evandria Rademeyer
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