Solaris SME (Security Cleared)

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solaris Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a critical infrastructure project. The role focuses on hands-on technical tasks involving Solaris environments, migrations, and server configurations. Candidates must have active UK Security Clearance and experience with Oracle VM for SPARC.

Qualifications

• Active UK Security Clearance is mandatory.
• Deep expertise in Solaris OS (Solaris 9, 10, and later).
• Proven experience with Oracle VM for SPARC and LDOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform bare-metal builds for Oracle SPARC T8-2 servers.
• Execute Flar-based P2V migrations using Solaris tools.
• Set up and manage Solaris environments including containers.

Skills

Solaris OS

SAN storage configuration

Networking

Virtualization

Job description

Job Title: Solaris SME (Security Cleared)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Clearance Required: Active UK Security Clearance

Engagement Type: Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Solaris Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a critical infrastructure project. The role involves working remotely, with occasional coordination with the on-site team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on Solaris environments, migrations, and server configuration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform bare-metal builds for Oracle SPARC T8-2 servers (2x at Primary site, 1x at Secondary site)
• Configure Control Domains (LDOMs)
• Integrate and configure SAN storage presented to physical hosts
• Set up networking and build new Oracle VM environments (OVMs) to receive migrated workloads
• Execute Flar-based P2V (Physical to Virtual) migrations using Solaris tools
• Manage Solaris 9 & 10 containers, including networking and storage configurations
• Leverage ldm tools for workload migration and environment replication
• Deep expertise in Solaris OS (Solaris 9, 10, and later)
• Proven experience with Oracle VM for SPARC (OVM, LDOMs)
• Strong understanding of SAN storage configuration and integration
• Experience performing Flar-based P2V migrations
• Proficiency in setting up and managing Solaris containers
• Skilled in configuring network and storage components in enterprise Solaris environments
• Active UK Security Clearance is mandatory