Unix Consultant (Solaris)


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Recruiter

ECS

Listed on

9th May 2016

Location

United Kingdom

Salary/Rate

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Salary Notes

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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ECS is currently seeking experienced Unix Consultant / Migration Lead in to work with our Edinburgh based client. Remote working is available!!

You will join a programme which is currently migrating Business systems from legacy UNIX/Solaris infrastructure to a new T5-4 platform which is already in place.We are utilising the Oracle P2V process to help expedite migrations

General Key Responsibilities

Act as Technical lead on migrations

To own the Schedule of Events (SoE)

Is responsible for the successful execution of the SoE

Present Changes to the Change Board for approval to proceed

Deliver all the milestone documentation to ensure project billing can take place

Request System admin / Change Lead support for each migration

Ensure upward reporting / comms

Report directly to the Project Manager

Utilise SME for support, help, guidance and ensure they are kept informed and up to date

Essential Skills:

Strong understanding of Unix

Good understanding of EMC storage solution with Veritas VM

Can demonstrate successful ownership and delivery of migrations

Ability to deliver within a risk averse environment

Proven ability to drive change and work to tight deadlines

Stakeholder management

Desirable Skills:

Solaris 10, Veritas Cluster, Financial Service experience, Oracle VM, LDONS, E25K

We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills, proven stakeholder engagement, can demonstrate ownership of delivery and has successfully managed and implemented migration change. Knowledge of building and delivering change via a Schedule of Events is also highly sought after.

The role is Edinburgh based however there is the opportunity to work remotely either from home or our London office. Remote working will be possible following a successful migration; as such the initial phase of the employment will be in Edinburgh.

About Us:

Founded in 2008, ECS has quickly established itself as a fast growing, thriving IT consultancy and services company for enterprise clients. With a relentless focus on service quality and delivery that customers trust and depend upon, the company has experienced rapid and profitable growth year-on-year.

ECS clients receive outstanding service with a personal touch, blending a positive customer experience with the expertise and professionalism that delivers remarkable value to some of the biggest, most demanding and heavily regulated businesses.

ECS provides services in the following areas:

Programme Delivery

End User Computing

IT Consultancy

Data Centre

IT Security

Networks

Permanent candidates will also be considered

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