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 (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) for automation
ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.