Unix Engineer

Henderson Scott

Posted 17 days ago, valid for 25 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

£50,000 per annum

Full Time

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The position is for a Unix Engineer with a focus on Solaris and/or AIX support in a 24/7 environment, located in Newcastle.
Candidates must have a degree or equivalent experience and a background in supporting enterprise-level environments, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
The role requires SC clearable security clearance and involves working a shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off, with a shift allowance of 35%.
Key responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, supporting disaster recovery testing, and addressing security vulnerabilities.
The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates are expected to have relevant experience in infrastructure technology analysis and support.

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 Newcastle. 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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