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# Remote Technical Services - SOLARIS Engineer

- **Company:** LA International
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IBM AIX, Unix, Cloud Computing, Linux System Administration, Unix Shell, NetBackup, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Solaris (Operating System), SUSE Linux, Multiplatform
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.lainternational.com/careers/remote-technical-services-solaris-engineer-united-kingdom-148782fza_1781177819-28512?navigation=true

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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