At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a security-critical production estate with hands-on Unix/Linux engineering.
- Company: Central Government client offering a secure and regulated work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £480, hybrid working, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Short-term contract with potential for impactful contributions.
- Why this job: Join a mission-critical team and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong Linux/Solaris administration skills and active SC clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our Central Government client is looking for a strong hands-on Unix/Linux engineer 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
This is a short-term requirement for a technically strong Security-Cleared Unix engineer with Solaris expertise, capable of operating independently in a controlled, production environment to support exit delivery. You must hold Active SC clearance.
Locations
Linux / Unix Engineer in Basildon, Essex employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
As a leading employer in the Central Government sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that prioritises security and compliance while fostering technical excellence. Our Manchester-based team thrives on collaboration and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development in a highly regulated infrastructure. With competitive daily rates and a commitment to supporting our engineers in their roles, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team
