UNIX Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 6 MONTHS+
UNIX Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 6 months+ -
Blue chip client is urgently looking for a Unix Engineer
Description
CONTRACTOR MUST EITHER HOLD MOD SC CLEARENCE OR SC CLEARANCE (ACTIVE) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (ONLY UK NATIONALITY)
Role Title: UNIX Engineer
Location: Full Onsite - BARROW IN FURNESS, Cumbria
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA (inside IR35)
Role Description:
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
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
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client
Reference: 3142398252
UNIX Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 6 MONTHS+
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by Octopus Computer Associates
UNIX Engineer - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 6 months+ -
Blue chip client is urgently looking for a Unix Engineer
Description
CONTRACTOR MUST EITHER HOLD MOD SC CLEARENCE OR SC CLEARANCE (ACTIVE) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (ONLY UK NATIONALITY)
Role Title: UNIX Engineer
Location: Full Onsite - BARROW IN FURNESS, Cumbria
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA (inside IR35)
Role Description:
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
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
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client
Reference: 3142398252
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