Unix Engineer

GIOS Technology; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GIOS Technology is seeking a UNIX Engineer for Barrow-in-Furness, UK, on-site 2-3 days per week. You will manage Oracle Solaris environments, configure LDOMs, and lead migrations while building resilient clusters for high availability.

The role requires active SC clearance and hands-on expertise in Solaris, LDOMs, and related virtualization technologies, with a focus on secure, reliable UNIX infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems.
• Expertise in configuring and managing LDOMs (Logical Domains).
• Experience with Oracle Solaris on T-series hardware (T5/T7/T8).
• Proven experience in UNIX migrations and upgrades.
• Knowledge of clustering technologies for resilience and failover.
• Solid understanding of UNIX networking, storage and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems.
• Configure and manage LDOMs 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 UNIX issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams for integration.
• Maintain compliance with security and operational standards.

Skills

Oracle Solaris

LDOMs (Logical Domains)

T-series hardware (T5/T7/T8)

Migrations & upgrades

Clustering & HA

UNIX networking & security

Job description

We are looking for UNIX Engineer at Barrow In Furness, UK – 2-3 day per week Onsite

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is must have

Role Description:

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.

Additional Requirements

• Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery.

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).