Remote Technical Services - SOLARIS Engineer

LA International
London, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

IBM AIX Unix Cloud Computing Linux System Administration Unix Shell NetBackup Red Hat Enterprise Linux Shell Script Solaris (Operating System) SUSE Linux Multiplatform

Job description

This senior-level role sits within a team responsible for the live service delivery of all aspects of the core infrastructure. The team provides support across Production, Disaster Recovery, Live Acceptance Proving (LAP), Test, and Development environments on a 24/7 basis.

Working with the latest Solaris virtualisation technologies, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operating system support and maintenance for Solaris-based platforms, alongside broader UNIX and Linux environments. This includes, but is not limited to, AIX, SUSE, and Red Hat systems.

Key capabilities required for the role include: -Strong working knowledge of Solaris UNIX operating systems -Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts -Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates -Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management and service delivery

The role is critical in supporting the team’s objectives to effectively manage, monitor, and maintain core infrastructure services, with a particular focus on enabling and sustaining cloud-based service offerings.

Requirements

Proven experience in a support role, preferably at 3rd Line level -Significant hands-on experience with Solaris UNIX -In-depth knowledge of Solaris infrastructure, including virtualisation -Strong UNIX scripting capabilities (e.g. shell scripting) -Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills -Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively -Ability to attain and maintain Security Clearance (SC)

** Highly Desirable Skills required Understanding of SAN & Cloud computing principles. Knowledge of ACM, CA, Opsview & Netbackup toolsets.

** Desirable Skills required Operational knowledge of AIX, SuSE or RHEL operating systems.

About the company

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

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