Unix Engineer

Experis IT; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is looking for a Unix Engineer to manage and support enterprise UNIX environments in Barrow-in-Furness. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris systems and expertise in LDOM configuration. You will work on system migrations and high availability setups while collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration. SC clearance is a must. This position will involve on-site work as part of an important project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems.
• Expertise in LDOM configuration and management.
• Knowledge of cluster technologies for resilience and failover.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems on T-series hardware.
• Design and implement resilience clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams.

Skills

Oracle Solaris operating systems

LDOM configuration and management

Oracle T‑series hardware

UNIX system upgrades

Cluster technologies

UNIX networking

Storage security principles

Tools

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Job description

Role Title: Unix Engineer

Duration: 6 months

Location: Barrow In Furness

Rate: £505 Per Day - Umbrella only

Active SC Clearance required

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role purpose/summary

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.

• 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 (not dual passport holder).
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

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 (eg, Shell, Python).

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!