Solaris engineer - security clearance - contract - remote

Job Description

Solaris Engineer – Senior UNIX Specialist

Remote | SC Clearance (essential) | 24/7 Environment

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Solaris Engineer with Security Clearance to support mission-critical infrastructure across production, DR, and development environments.

You will provide 3rd Line support for Solaris platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and resilience across a complex UNIX/Linux estate, while contributing to ongoing infrastructure and cloud-aligned initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 3rd Line support for Solaris UNIX systems
• Manage Solaris environments (patching, upgrades, performance tuning)
• Support virtualisation (Zones / LDOMs)
• Troubleshoot across Solaris, AIX, RHEL, SUSE
• Develop shell scripting automation (Bash/KSH)
• Support 24/7 production environments and DR readiness

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in Solaris UNIX (core requirement)
• Proven 3rd Line / senior support background
• Knowledge of Solaris virtualisation
• Experience across UNIX/Linux platforms
• Strong scripting and troubleshooting capability
• SC clearance eligibility

Please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV