Systems Engineer – Solaris 11

About the role

The Systems Engineer will join a dedicated team responsible for managing Unix, Solaris 11 and Connect:Direct environments. You will ensure system stability, security and performance while supporting critical file‑transfer operations.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX and Solaris 11 operating systems, applying patches and updates.
• Configure and manage Connect:Direct (NDM) for secure, reliable file transfers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for scheduled and on‑demand transfers.
• Manage user accounts, roles and permissions, monitoring access logs for compliance.
• Design, implement and test backup and recovery strategies for critical data.
• Analyse performance metrics, tune system configurations and recommend optimisations.
• Document system configurations, procedures and produce regular performance and security reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support deployments and provide technical guidance.

Required profile

• 5‑10 years of hands‑on experience in system engineering within UNIX and Solaris 11 environments.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and security protocols.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and implement performance improvements.

Required skills

• UNIX
• Solaris 11
• Connect:Direct (NDM)
• Shell scripting
• Perl
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Networking fundamentals
• Security protocols