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. Desirable Skills: 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) Duration: 6 months (initial) Engagement: Umbrella company Apply now to be considered for this role