Job Title: Solaris SME (Security Cleared)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Clearance Required: Active UK Security Clearance
Engagement Type: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Solaris Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a critical infrastructure project. The role involves working on a remote basis, with occasional coordination with the on-site team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on Solaris environments, migrations, and server configuration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform bare-metal builds for Oracle SPARC T8-2 servers (2x at Primary site, 1x at Secondary site)
* Configure Control Domains (LDOMs)
* Integrate and configure SAN storage presented to physical hosts
* Set up networking and build new Oracle VM environments (OVMs) to receive migrated workloads
* Execute Flar-based P2V (Physical to Virtual) migrations using Solaris tools
* Manage Solaris 9 & 10 containers, including networking and storage configurations
* Leverage ldm tools for workload migration and environment replication
1. Essential Skills & Experience:
* Deep expertise in Solaris OS (Solaris 9, 10, and later)
* Proven experience with Oracle VM for SPARC (OVM, LDOMs)
* Strong understanding of SAN storage configuration and integration
* Experience performing Flar-based P2V migrations
* Proficiency in setting up and managing Solaris containers
* Skilled in configuring network and storage components in enterprise Solaris environments
* Active UK Security Clearance is mandatory
2. Start Date: July 2025
End Date: December 2025