SC Solaris/Linux Engineer

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SC (Solaris) Unix Design Engineer

Job Description

The Unix/Linux/Solaris Engineer supports and deploys stable and cost-effective Unix environments and Solaris SAP upgrades. The Engineer is responsible for the installation and monitoring of Unix and Linux operating systems and virtual machine sub-system software, as well as meeting customer needs related to these environments. The Engineer develops and maintains disaster recovery procedures and leverages these procedures regularly for system maintenance. Automation is an essential principle the Unix Engineer will use for minimising standard work, so the team can continue engineering the high performance, scalable solutions that power the business. Cutting edge technologies are a mainstay for supporting the dynamic environment. The role will also require the occasional development of Unix/Linux/Solaris design work, specifically Low level designs based on the Architecture focused High Level Designs (HLDs).

Essential Job Requirements

* Installs, monitors and tunes Unix, Linux and Solaris operating system software and virtual machine sub-system software.

* Designs and deploys server hardware for all variants and periodically reviews configurations for optimal performance.

* Develops processing standards, procedures, and automation for use by internal and customer staff in a constantly growing and evolving environment.

* Familiar with the implementation of UNIX print queues and the development of automation scripts.

* Focuses much of their time on project work, escalating to senior staff and management when applicable.

* Provides technical support to IT staff during systems designs, developments and deployments as required.

* Participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation, providing level 3 escalations and project work as required

Other duties

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Working knowledge of Unix/Linux/Solaris operating systems and hardware.

* Knowledge of Sun/Oracle M Series hardware

* Design and implementation experience of Solaris Zones (Solaris 10)

* Experience of Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade including where sparse and non-sparse Zones are used

* Demonstrable experience of Veritas Cluster Server - setup and operation

* Ideally experience of working on systems hosting SAP ERP, an understanding of SAP environment requirements in terms of storage, users, project settings etc. would be extremely beneficial

* Knowledge of Storage Area Networks servers.

* Knowledge of programming language concepts.

* Deep knowledge of at least one scripting language (Perl, KSH, or Python).

* Ability to balance and manage customer needs, daily responsibilities and additional projects as assigned.

* Experience working as part of a project team including projects that involve interfacing with customer stakeholders and multiple technical and business teams.

* Ability to focus simultaneously on production duties and customer needs.

* Works with a sense of urgency and purpose and challenges the status quo.

* Ability to manage scheduled tasks and meet deadlines

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.