Unix Administrator

Role: Unix Administrator (Solaris 11)

Client: Crown Corporation

Sector: Financial

Location: Hybrid - 12 days onsite per month

Language: English

Security Clearance: Secret (eligible)

Contract Type: Full‑time Contract

Start Date: May 18, 2026

End Date: August 31, 2028

Duration: Approx 27 months

On‑Call / Overtime: May be required

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Unix Administrator (Solaris 11) to provide operational and platform support within its Core Infrastructure and Platform Services group. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, the Consultant will support Solaris environments and contribute to system stability, patching, automation, and documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with operational support for the Solaris 11 environment
• Contribute to Solaris OS patching and remediation practices and cycles
• Support the planning and execution of Solaris patch management using industry best practices
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and tuning of Solaris servers using Oracle VM (OVM)
• Provide input to and/or develop technical documentation, including build books and operational guides
• Perform additional activities and deliverables as required

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of recent, demonstrated experience in:
• Solaris 11
• Unix system administration and hardware support
• Build automation and administration tools, including:
• Scripting and packaging
• Ansible
• OpsCenter

Additional Information

• This role requires a hybrid work arrangement, with 12 onsite days per month
• On‑call support and overtime may be required based on operational needs
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain Secret security clearance

Disclaimer This position is for an external client of Kyndryl and is offered as a contract consulting role. This posting does not represent a direct employment opportunity.