Contract Unix Engineer – Financial Services – Sheffield (Hybrid, 1 Day Onsite) – 6-Month Contract (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced
Unix Engineer
for a
6-month initial contract
with a leading
financial services
client. This role is
hybrid , requiring
one day per week onsite in Sheffield , and will be engaged via an
umbrella company . Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, troubleshoot, and patch
middle-tier applications
on a
Linux environment . Configure
storage
on
Unix/Linux , preferably on
RHEL 6/7/8 . Install and configure
Veritas Cluster Server
as per group standards. Collaborate on
projects
to implement new tools and automation solutions. Provide
consultancy support
to improve system resilience and implement approved recommendations. Participate in
weekend, overnight, and production support
as required for releases, patching, and OS migrations. Work with application teams on
Observability setups
(Dashboards, Monitoring, Self-Healing solutions). Utilize
Observability tools
such as
Splunk, AppDynamics, and ThousandEyes . Automate deployments through
scripting
to reduce manual operational tasks. Communicate tool capabilities and best practices effectively to stakeholders. Ensure adherence to
policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance . Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years
of experience as a
Linux System Administrator . Expertise in
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8.x/7.x/6.x) . 5+ years
experience with
Veritas Foundation Suite / InfoScale
and
Veritas Cluster Server . Experience with
Enterprise Storage (SAN/NAS)
– EMC VMAX, NetApp NAS. Strong knowledge of
LVM (Logical Volume Manager)
and
VMware . Familiarity with
ServiceNow, Confluence, and Jira . Proficiency in at least one
scripting language
(e.g., Bash, Python). Strong understanding of
networking fundamentals . Excellent
problem-solving and communication skills . Ability to work
independently
and manage multiple tasks. Ability to
update technical documentation . Experience with
Ansible, Puppet, Oracle, and Storage Management . This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial services infrastructure projects within a highly collaborative and technically advanced team. Location:
Sheffield (1 day onsite per week) Apply now
to be considered for this role!
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