At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a security-critical production estate with hands-on Unix/Linux engineering.
- Company: Join a central government client focused on secure and regulated infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £480, hybrid work model, and short-term contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for independent work in a dynamic, security-focused setting.
- Why this job: Make a real 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.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
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
- 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 Westminster employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
At Talent International, 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 within a secure, highly regulated environment, where you can enhance your skills in Unix/Linux engineering while contributing to critical government projects. With a focus on employee growth and development, we ensure our team members are supported in their career journeys, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team
