Unix Engineer

Unix Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, fully onsite

Duration: 01/03/2027

Total cost to Capgemini: £ 55,000 - £60,000

CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) and BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (MOD SC CLEARED PREFERABLE)

Role Overview
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.

Required Skills & Experience

· 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.

Security Clearance

· Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance

· Must be UK British National

· Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certifications in Oracle Solaris or related UNIX technologies.

· Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

· Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).

Benefits Include:

Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental cover
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

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