Location: Ottawa, ON, Hybrid, 12 days on-site per month
Language: Strong written and spoken English required
Duration: 2+ year contract, through August 2028
Background Check Requirement: Must hold an active Secret clearance

About the Opportunity
Altis is partnering with a public sector organization seeking an experienced Unix and Solaris Specialist to support core infrastructure and platform services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, enterprise environment and enjoys working on critical systems that support large-scale operations.

You will work closely with infrastructure teams and leadership to ensure the stability, security, and performance of Solaris-based environments. From supporting patching cycles to contributing to system optimization and documentation, your work will play a key role in maintaining reliable and secure enterprise platforms.

What’s In It for You
This is an opportunity to work on long-term, high-impact infrastructure initiatives within a collaborative public sector environment. You will gain exposure to enterprise-grade systems, contribute to platform stability and modernization efforts, and work alongside experienced professionals in a team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

If you are looking for a stable contract with meaningful technical work and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in Unix and Solaris environments, this role offers both challenge and longevity.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll support day-to-day operations of the Solaris 11 environment, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• You’ll contribute to OS patching, remediation activities, and ongoing patch management cycles following best practices.
• You’ll assist in the planning and execution of Solaris server installations, configurations, and tuning using OVM.
• You’ll support build automation processes, including scripting, packaging, and configuration management.
• You’ll develop and maintain technical documentation such as build books and operational guides.
• You’ll collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot issues and support ongoing infrastructure initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications
• 8+ years of recent experience in Unix system administration and Solaris environments.
• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Solaris 11, including system administration and hardware support.
• Experience with build automation tools and practices, including scripting, packaging, Ansible, and OpsCenter.
• Strong understanding of system patching, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to work in secure, enterprise environments with strict compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.