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    Unix Engineer

    Technology
    Experis
    Cumbria, Barrow-in-furness
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Unix Engineer

    Location: Barrow-in-Furness, fully onsite

    Duration: 01/03/2027

    Total cost to Capgemini: 55,000 - 60,000

    CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) and BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (MOD SC CLEARED PREFERABLE)

    Role Overview The UNIX Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise UNIX environments, focusing on Oracle Solaris platforms and advanced virtualization technologies. This role involves system configuration, migration projects, and ensuring high availability through resilient cluster setups.

    Key Responsibilities

    Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems on T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8).

    Configure and manage LDOMs (Logical Domains) for virtualization.

    Perform system migrations and upgrades across UNIX environments.

    Design and implement resilience clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.

    Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex UNIX issues.

    Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration.

    Maintain compliance with security and operational standards.

    Required Skills & Experience

    Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems.

    Expertise in LDOM configuration and management.

    Familiarity with Oracle T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8).

    Proven experience in migration projects and UNIX system upgrades.

    Knowledge of cluster technologies for resilience and failover.

    Solid understanding of UNIX networking, storage, and security principles.

    Security Clearance

    Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance

    Must be UK British National

    Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Certifications in Oracle Solaris or related UNIX technologies.

    Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

    Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).

    Benefits Include:

    • Contributory pension scheme

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Medical and Dental cover

    • 22 days holiday + bank holidays

    • Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave

    • Sick pay

    Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

    If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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