About the Role
We are seeking a Systems Administrator with deep expertise in SPARC-based hardware and Oracle Solaris operating systems to support a secure infrastructure uplift for a national regulatory platform. You will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of mission-critical Solaris environments.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle SPARC servers and Solaris OS (Solaris 10/11).
- Manage Solaris virtualisation (LDOMs, Zones) and ZFS file systems.
- Perform system upgrades, patching, and kernel tuning.
- Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues.
- Implement Solaris security policies and hardening standards.
- Support SAN/NAS storage configurations and disaster recovery procedures.
- Automate system tasks using shell scripting.
- Collaborate with application, network, and security teams.
Requirements
- Experience with Solaris OS and SPARC architecture (T-Series, M-Series).
- Strong shell scripting (Bash, Korn) and ZFS/SVM experience.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, and enterprise-grade uptime environments.
- Australian Citizenship with Baseline clearance.
Skills
- SPARC-based hardware
- Oracle Solaris operating systems
- Solaris 10/11
- Solaris virtualisation (LDOMs, Zones)
- ZFS file systems
- Shell scripting (Bash, Korn)
- ZFS/SVM
- TCP/IP
- NFS
- DNS
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Contract
- Full-time
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
About the Company
- Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud Solutions, specializing in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge.
- Expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds.
- Mission: to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities.
- Vision: to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.
- Support national delivery programs involving classified ICT systems, accreditation readiness, and technical assurance across complex environments.
