At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a security-critical production estate with hands-on Unix/Linux engineering.
- Company: Central Government client offering a hybrid work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £480 and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Short-term contract with potential for impactful contributions.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Strong Linux/Solaris administration experience 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
- 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.
Linux / Unix Engineer in Bedford employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
At Talent International UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Manchester location provides a unique opportunity to work on security-critical projects within a supportive environment, where employee growth is encouraged through continuous learning and development. With competitive daily rates and the chance to engage with cutting-edge technology in a highly regulated sector, we are committed to providing meaningful and rewarding employment for our team members.
Contact Details:
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team
