Unix / Solaris System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions enterprise is seeking a Unix/Solaris System Engineer to join their 24/7 operations team in Maidstone. The role involves providing advanced technical support, enhancing systems, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Successful candidates will need UK security clearance and will receive competitive salary benefits, including a £10,000 bonus, pension options, and flexible leave choices.

Benefits

35% shift allowance

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave

Choice of pension options

Flexfund for flexible benefits selection

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience in engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Unix / Linux / IBM AIX systems.
• Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service during emergency support hours.
• Support disaster recovery tests across virtual platforms.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure systems for reliability.

Skills

Unix

Linux

IBM AIX

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a an IT solutions enterprise who are a global leader in transforming and operating mission-critical IT systems. You will be a key member of DXC's 24/7 operations team and play a vital role in supporting and optimising mission-critical systems. Based in Erskine or Newcastle, with a salary ranging up to £75,000 inc. shift allowance plus pension, flexi-benefits fund and £10,000 bonus following security clearance.

As a valued member of the 24/7 team, the Unix/Solaris Infrastructure Engineer will provide advanced technical expertise on Solaris/AIX Servers during out-of-hours operations, ensuring high-level support service. This role is pivotal in contributing to team growth, optimising processes for efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The position involves troubleshooting, monitoring, and improving solutions, with a focus on maintaining SLAs and KPIs. Due to customer requirements, successful applicants must be eligible for SC-level UK Security Clearance.

If you are a strong Unix or Linux Engineer, you can be trained into Solaris technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service, acting as a focal point during emergency support hours (24/7).
• Support disaster recovery tests across multiple virtual platforms.
• Address security vulnerabilities identified by the compliance team.
• Perform scheduled change work outside of regular hours.
• Assist in the setup, configuration, and support of Linux and Windows servers.
• Innovate and contribute to the development of new and improved products.
• Expand expertise in a diverse suite of technologies.

About the Role:

• Provide technical support for infrastructure services, responding to issues and assisting with tasks.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects and assignments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance infrastructure effectiveness and resolve technical challenges.
• Support the development of infrastructure documentation, including incident logs and configuration records.
• Apply technical knowledge to address infrastructure-related challenges.
• Follow best practices and standards in infrastructure service delivery.
• Utilise technical skills to resolve infrastructure issues and incidents.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge and hands-on Engineering experience with Unix / Linux / IBM AIX systems
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis
• Hands-on experience with Solaris (Preferred)
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant field (Preferred)
• Must be a British National

Location

• This role operates on a 4-on/4-off rotating shift pattern, meaning you'll work four consecutive days followed by four consecutive days off.
• Based on-site in either Erskine and Newcastle.
• Basic salary £50,000 to £55,000
• 35% shift allowance in addition to salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Choice of pension options
• Flexfund (percentage of salary) for flexible benefits selection such as private medical / electric vehicle scheme

This role offers an enriching environment where professional growth is encouraged, and contributions are valued. If you're a Solaris, Unix or Linux Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply or reach out to [emailprotected]