UNIX Engineer

Damia Group LTD; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Platform Engineer with expertise in Linux/Unix administration to work in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will manage and support Oracle Solaris systems, ensuring high availability through resilient cluster setups. Key responsibilities include system migrations, performance monitoring, and compliance maintenance. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in Oracle Solaris, including LDOM management and UNIX networking principles, along with eligibility for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems.
• Expertise in LDOM configuration and management.
• Proven experience in migration projects and UNIX system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems on T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8).
• Configure and manage LDOMs for virtualization.
• Design and implement resilience clusters for high availability.

Skills

Oracle Solaris operating systems

LDOM configuration and management

UNIX networking principles

Cluster technologies

Scripting (Shell, Python)

Job description

Platform Engineer - Linux/Unix Admin - BARROW IN FURNESS - £481 per day inside IR35 - 4 months

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

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).

Platform Engineer - Linux/Unix Admin - BARROW IN FURNESS - £481 per day inside IR35 - 4 months

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