At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a security-critical production estate with Linux and Solaris administration.
- Company: Join a secure, regulated environment in Manchester/Barrow.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with 80% office and 20% remote.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a highly regulated public-sector environment.
- Qualifications: Active SC Clearance and strong Linux/Solaris skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester/Barrow - Hybrid 80% office & 20% remote
Duration: 3 months contract (with possible extension)
Rate: £470 per day inside IR35
To be considered you must have active SC Clearance and be a sole UK national.
Role Description:
Strong hands-on engineers with deep Linux and Solaris administration capability, required to support a security-critical production estate including legacy Solaris platforms.
Key Technical Skills:
- Linux Administration
- RHEL / CentOS (or equivalent)
- Performance troubleshooting, patching, system management
- Solaris
- Strong experience administering legacy Solaris systems
- ZFS, system stability, and production support
- Core Unix Engineering
- OS-level troubleshooting (CPU, memory, disk, services)
- System patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Scripting / automation (shell, basic tooling)
- Production Support
- Experience in live enterprise environments
- Incident, problem, and change execution
Environment:
Secure, audited, highly regulated infrastructure. Mixed Linux and legacy Unix estate requiring specialist support capability.
Summary:
Short-term requirement for technically strong Unix engineers with Solaris expertise, capable of operating independently in a controlled, production environment to support exit delivery.
If you're an experienced SC-cleared Linux/Unix Engineer with deep Linux and Solaris administration capability and have experience in a highly regulated public-sector environment we encourage you to apply.
Locations
Linux/Unix Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Henderson Scott
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Manchester/Barrow that values technical expertise and offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a secure and regulated environment while contributing to critical projects. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and supports your career progression, making it an excellent place for dedicated professionals seeking meaningful work.
