At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and manage security-critical Unix/Linux systems in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a central government client with a focus on secure infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Short-term contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a highly regulated environment while enhancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Strong Unix/Linux 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 Ipswich, Suffolk employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
At Talent International UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values technical expertise and innovation. Our Manchester location provides a unique opportunity to work within a secure, highly regulated environment, where you can enhance your skills in Linux and Solaris administration while contributing to critical government projects. With competitive daily rates and a commitment to employee growth, we ensure that our team members are supported in their professional development and have access to meaningful work that makes a difference.
Contact Details:
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team
