At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a major data centre migration as a hands-on Sun Solaris Engineer.
- Company: Join t3Roc Technology, a leader in tech solutions with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Earn up to £600 per day, enjoy remote work, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Initial 12-month contract with opportunities for growth and travel.
- Why this job: Tackle complex challenges and make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Strong Solaris administration experience and troubleshooting skills required.
Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel
Up to £600 per day (Outside IR35) – Depending on Experience
Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC (5+ years UK residency required)
About the Assignment
t3Roc Technology is seeking an experienced Sun Solaris Engineer to support a major enterprise data centre migration programme. This is a hands-on engineering assignment focused on the successful delivery of migration activities across complex Solaris environments. The successful contractor will work alongside client delivery teams and other specialist suppliers to support build, migration and cutover activities within mission-critical infrastructure. This opportunity would suit an experienced Solaris specialist who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and delivering successful infrastructure transformation projects.
Responsibilities
- Administer Solaris 8, 9, 10, and 11 environments, including installation, patching, and upgrades
- Support Solaris Cluster (Cluster 3/4) environments
- Deliver infrastructure migration activities, including build, testing and transition
- Support planned cutover activities, including occasional out-of-hours implementation windows
- Troubleshoot technical issues across live enterprise environments
- Collaborate with technical teams and third-party suppliers to deliver successful project outcomes
- Produce and maintain technical documentation as required
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on Sun Solaris administration experience
- Proven experience supporting enterprise Solaris environments
- Experience with Solaris Clustering technologies
- Experience delivering infrastructure migrations or major technology transformation projects
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Oracle RAC exposure
- Bash or other scripting experience
- Experience within financial services, telecommunications, government or other large enterprise environments
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or data centre migration programmes
Day rate up to £600 depending on experience
Initial 12-month assignment with potential for extension
If you have current Solaris engineering experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Independent Contractor employer: 3Roc Technology
At t3Roc Technology, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values expertise and innovation in the tech industry. Our remote working model allows for flexibility while collaborating with top-tier professionals on significant data centre migration projects, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a focus on solving complex challenges and a supportive work culture, we ensure our contractors feel valued and empowered to make impactful contributions.
