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Unix Engineer

Henderson Scott
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Erskine, Renfrewshire PA8 7AA, Scotland

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opportunity is for a Unix Engineer to join a 24/7 support team in Scotland, focusing on Solaris and/or AIX environments.
  • Candidates need to have or be eligible for SC/DV clearance and should possess a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • The role requires a background in supporting enterprise-level environments and offers a salary with a shift allowance of 35%.
  • Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, monitoring systems, supporting disaster recovery testing, and addressing security vulnerabilities.
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Job Title: Unix Engineers (24/7 Support)Shift Pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, then 4 off (7am - 7pm)Shift Allowance: 35%Security Clearance: SC clearable (potential for DV)I have an opportunity for a Unix Engineer with background supporting Solaris and/or AIX environments to join a busy 24/7 team with my client in Scotland. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates will need to have or be eligible for SC / DV clearance.

You will play a key role in troubleshooting, monitoring, and improving system efficiency, while contributing to the team's overall performance and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service during critical support hours.
  • Support disaster recovery (DR) testing across various virtual platforms.
  • Address security vulnerabilities identified by the compliance team.
  • Perform planned changes outside of regular working hours.
  • Assist with the setup, configuration, and support of Unix / Linux and Windows servers.
  • Drive and contribute to product improvements.
  • Expand your knowledge across a broad range of technologies.
  • Provide technical support for infrastructure services, including issue resolution and assistance with various tasks.
  • Participate in infrastructure-related projects and assignments.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot systems to ensure reliability and high performance.
  • Work with the team to enhance infrastructure efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation.
  • Apply technical expertise to solve infrastructure-related challenges.
  • Follow best practices in service delivery and operations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Background working in a similar role, supporting enterprise-level environments
  • Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis and support.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry developments.

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