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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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