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Unix Engineer
Client: Global Technology Consultancy
Location: Barrow-in-Furness Hybrid, 50/50
Duration: 3 months (rolling contract)
Max hourly rate: £71.60 via Umbrella
About The Role:
The UNIX Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise UNIX environments, focusing on Oracle Solaris platforms and advanced virtualization technologies. This role involves system configuration, migration projects, and ensuring high availability through resilient cluster setups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems on T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8).
- Configure and manage LDOMs (Logical Domains) for virtualization.
- Perform system migrations and upgrades across UNIX environments.
- Design and implement resilience clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex UNIX issues.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Maintain compliance with security and operational standards.
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Skills & Qualifications:
- Candidates must be sole UK nationals and have current SC clearance - mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems.
- Expertise in LDOM configuration and management.
- Familiarity with Oracle T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8).
- Proven experience in migration projects and UNIX system upgrades.
- Knowledge of cluster technologies for resilience and failover.
- Solid understanding of UNIX networking, storage, and security principles.
- Certifications in Oracle Solaris or related UNIX technologies - preferred.
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If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on 0161 383 8022 for more information.
Inclusion Statement:
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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