Senior Solaris Engineer
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ManTech seeks a Senior Solaris Engineer to build and harden Linux and Solaris master OS images, monitor system and application performance, and support system administration and maintenance. The role also involves designing file systems, backup and recovery methods, and storage replication, while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting future planning. Candidates need substantial Unix and Linux experience, a qualifying degree or equivalent experience, DoD cyber certification, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Solaris Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Building and hardening Linux master OS images and deploying for use by other stakeholders
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Building and hardening Solaris master OS images and deploying for use by other stakeholders
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Monitoring and baselines OS and application performance hosted on Linux and Solaris systems
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General system administration for Linux and Solaris OSes, including account management, creation and automation of SOPs
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Design system internals file system structures, backup and recovery methodologies, and storage data replication
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Work with system administrators to perform on-going maintenance
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Ensure compliance with all regulations, optimizing system performance, and supporting future planning
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of 6 years of relevant working experience.
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5+ years of Unix operating system experience, one year specifically in Solaris 8 or later
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5+ years Linux operating system experience including: system internals file system structures, design, and performance tuning at an enterprise level backup recovery testing methodologies storage data replication, and DISA system hardening guidelines
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General knowledge of ITIL and the use of MS Project
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DoD Cyber Certification equivalent to IAT-Level II
Preferred Qualifications:
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10+ years of Unix operating system experience
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8+ years Linux operating system experience
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2+ years of experience implementing Oracle Label Security
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Desired Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) credentials as an Oracle Solaris System Engineer
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ITIL Foundations Certification
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Demonstrated expertise in automation, orchestration, and AI-assisted software development practices
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Expertise applying automation to building, hardening and deploying Solaris/Linux master imaging
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Experience using Agile task tracking tools to manage, execute, and report against integrated schedules.
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Experience developing automated test frameworks
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General understanding of System Engineering processes, lifecycle standards (IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288-2023), Risk Management Frameworks, and NIST 800-53
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DoD Cyber Certification equivalent to IAT-Level III
Clearance Requirements:
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An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
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Willingness to take CI polygraph
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
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Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
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Set against the 11,651 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$118–182K/yr922 salary ranges
- US median$60–70/hr378 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,719 postings).
- Education
- 4,386 of the 11,651 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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