Solaris​/Unix Engineer

Solaris / Unix Engineer Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (1-2 days per week) We are seeking an experienced Solaris / Unix Engineer to join a busy infrastructure team supporting a business-critical Solaris estate. This role will focus on the support, maintenance and ongoing improvement of Solaris platforms within a complex enterprise environment. We're looking for a hands-on infrastructure professional with strong Solaris administration skills and a solid background in Unix systems.

Key Responsibilities Support and maintain Oracle Solaris environments Perform system administration, patching and upgrades Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues Develop and maintain shell scripts to support automation and operational activities Work closely with wider infrastructure and virtualisation teams Support ongoing platform improvement and infrastructure projects Contribute to system documentation and operational procedures Essential Skills & Experience Strong Oracle Solaris administration experience Solid Unix systems administration background Shell scripting experience (KSH, Korn Shell, Bash or similar) Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure environments Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working within complex operational environments Desirable Skills Solaris Zones LDOMs (Logical Domains) SPARC hardware Linux administration Storage and networking technologies Infrastructure migration projects High availability and disaster recovery environments Contract Details Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension Inside IR35 Hybrid working (1-2 days per week onsite) Day rate circa £350-£400 per day, with some flexibility for the right individual If you're an experienced Solaris / Unix Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.