Unix / Linux Engineer (Willing/Eligible To Undergo SC Clearance)

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Stoke Gifford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Engineer to support and maintain Unix/Linux systems. The role involves troubleshooting, system maintenance, and on-call support. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Solaris, scripting skills in Bash or Python, and excellent customer service abilities. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Medical plan

Dental benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Group income protection

Gym discount

Cycle to work scheme

Training

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo SC clearance as a sole UK passport holder.
• Proven experience in supporting Unix/Linux-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Unix/Linux-based systems.
• Respond to technical issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Work closely with users to resolve system-related issues.

Skills

Unix/Linux system administration

Solaris 10 & 11

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Troubleshooting hardware/software/network issues

VMware

System monitoring tools

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Unix / Linux Engineer

Full Time / Permanent. Full-time onsite in Bristol OR Barrow in Furness. Salary £51k + Generous Benefits Package.

Benefits include training, medical plan, dental, health, pension, group income protection, eye test, gym discount, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Willing / Eligible to undergo SC clearance (sole UK passport holder). Must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years and hold a sole UK passport.

Your role will involve supporting and maintaining Unix/Linux-based systems, responding to technical issues, performing routine maintenance and patching, and working closely with users to resolve system‑related issues. A strong background in Solaris (10 & 11; ideally 8/9), scripting (Bash or Python), and system troubleshooting is essential.

Key Skills Required

• Proven experience in Unix/Linux system administration
• Solaris 10 & 11 (ideally 8/9 also)
• Scripting in Bash and/or Python
• Troubleshooting hardware/software/network issues
• VMware and system monitoring tools (e.g. vROps)
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Candidates must also be willing to provide on‑call support on a rota basis.

If you are a motivated Unix/Linux professional looking for a new challenge within a secure and structured environment, we would love to hear from you.