Freelance remote job Remote Technical Services - Solaris Engineer

Remote Technical Services - SOLARIS Engineer

Location: Remote with ad-hoc travel
Duration: 6 months initially
IR35 Status : Inside

Summary Role description
This senior-level role sits within a team responsible for the live service delivery of all aspects of the core infrastructure. The team provides support across Production, Disaster Recovery, Live Acceptance Proving (LAP), Test, and Development environments on a 24/7 basis.

Working with the latest Solaris virtualisation technologies, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operating system support and maintenance for Solaris-based platforms, alongside broader UNIX and Linux environments. This includes, but is not limited to, AIX, SUSE, and Red Hat systems.

Key capabilities required for the role include:
-Strong working knowledge of Solaris UNIX operating systems
-Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts
-Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates
-Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management and service delivery

The role is critical in supporting the team's objectives to effectively manage, monitor, and maintain core infrastructure services, with a particular focus on enabling and sustaining cloud-based service offerings.

** Mandatory Skills required
-Proven experience in a support role, preferably at 3rd Line level
-Significant hands-on experience with Solaris UNIX
-In-depth knowledge of Solaris infrastructure, including virtualisation
-Strong UNIX scripting capabilities (e.g. shell scripting)
-Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills
-Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
-Ability to attain and maintain Security Clearance (SC)

** Highly Desirable Skills required
Understanding of SAN & Cloud computing principles. Knowledge of ACM, CA, Opsview & Netbackup toolsets.

** Desirable Skills required
Operational knowledge of AIX, SuSE or RHEL operating systems.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.