UKAEA’s pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey.

This role requires employees to be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Unix Systems Specialist (Solaris) you will play a pivotal role in managing Solaris based IT Systems and storage. You will lead the development, management and support of UKAEA's Solaris Operating System installations, providing expert level design, management and support for day to day operation. You will be working closely with Scientists, Diagnosticians and Software developers on operational control, diagnostics, data warehousing and backup systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Guide the setup and proactive management of high-availability Solaris storage clusters.
• Oversee planning, deployment, and management of on-site authentication and Endpoint management servers.
• Collaborate with users to align system services with their needs.
• Monitoring Solaris systems for potential issues and to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support colleagues running key services such as Email services, Database services and in-house developed applications.