At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a security-critical production estate with hands-on Unix/Linux engineering.
- Company: Join a Central Government client with a focus on secure, regulated infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £480, hybrid work model, and short-term contract.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently in a dynamic, controlled production environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a highly regulated environment while utilising your Solaris expertise.
- Qualifications: Active SC clearance and strong experience in Linux/Solaris administration 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 Plymouth employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
At Talent International, we pride ourselves on being an excellent 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 rates and the chance to engage in meaningful work, we are committed to ensuring our team members thrive both professionally and personally.
Contact Details:
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team
