Information Technology Support Engineer

1 week ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom F5 Consultants Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

IT Support Engineer – £60,000 – Barrow-in-Furness (On-site, 5 days/week)

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

  • Proven Unix/Linux support & admin experience
  • 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

Eligibility

Sole UK nationals only

Must be SC clearance eligible

Able to work on-site in Barrow-in-Furness 5 days/week

Salary: £60,000 + benefits



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