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Founder & Managing Director of F5 Consultants
Join an international leader in technology services as a Unix/Linux Support Engineer, keeping critical systems running smoothly for a major defence programme. You’ll be hands‑on with Solaris (10 & 11, ideally 8 & 9 too) and Linux (Red Hat) environments, solving complex technical problems and making a real operational impact.
What you’ll do
- Monitor, maintain, and support Unix/Linux systems in production & dev environments
- Resolve incidents, service requests, and system alerts in line with SLAs
- Perform patching, updates, and routine system checks to optimise performance & security
- Troubleshoot software, hardware, and connectivity issues for end‑users
- Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, and security best practices
- Write scripts (Bash/Python) to automate processes and improve efficiency
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Provide on‑call support on a rota
What you’ll bring
- Solaris (10 & 11, ideally 8 & 9 too) + Linux Red Hat
- Scripting skills in Bash or Python
- Experience with Ansible, Docker/Mirantis/Podman, and VMware tools (VROPS a bonus)
- Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and customer service skills
- Ability to translate technical details for non‑technical users
Sole UK nationals only
Must be SC clearance eligible
Able to work on‑site in Bristol 5 days/week
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services
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