Solaris System Administrator Location: London/Bristol Type: 6 month contract Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Solaris System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Oracle (Sparc)/Solaris (V10/11) administration and a strong background in managing clustering environments. The role also requires a good working knowledge of AWS and experience with orchestration and automation tools such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Chef, Puppet, and Ansible. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain Oracle (Sparc)/Solaris (V10/11) environments Administer and optimize Solaris clustering configurations for high availability Implement and support AWS cloud services, ensuring integration with Solaris-based systems Utilize automation and orchestration tools to streamline deployment, configuration, and system management Troubleshoot system performance, security, and reliability issues Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth system performance Maintain compliance with security policies and best practices Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Oracle (Sparc)/Solaris (V10/11) administration Expertise in managing clustering and high-availability configurations Good knowledge of AWS cloud services and integration with on-prem Solaris environments Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Experience in system monitoring, security hardening, and patch management Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications Solaris certification is a plus Experience in hybrid cloud environments Scripting knowledge (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl) for automationECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy