Unix Administrator

Unix Administrator - Global Banking Organisation

Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Unix Administrator to join a leading global banking organisation in Edinburgh. You will play a key role in supporting the One Click Currency programme - a strategic initiative designed to simplify and accelerate currency transactions across global markets.

This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a highly regulated environment, ensuring stability, security, and performance of Unix-based platforms that underpin banking operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Unix/Linux systems across multiple environments.
• Implement and manage system upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.
• Support the One Click Currency programme by ensuring robust infrastructure and seamless integration with banking applications.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to meet global banking standards.
• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting and other tools.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Unix/Linux Administrator in enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Korn) and automation.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, change management, and incident resolution.
• Experience with high-availability systems, clustering, and performance tuning.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a regulated financial environment.