System Engineer (AIX) (T00030967)

Job summary:

The IT Infrastructure (AIX) professional is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM AIX systems and enterprise storage environments to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role involves managing PowerVM and VIO servers, performing system tuning, patching, and migrations, and implementing robust security and compliance measures. The position also oversees SAN storage configuration, performance optimization, and backup and disaster recovery operations while leveraging automation tools such as shell scripting and Ansible. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or related field, possesses relevant IBM and vendor certifications, and brings at least five years of hands-on experience with AIX administration and enterprise storage technologies.

Job description:

AIX System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX systems, including PowerVM and VIO servers.
• Optimize system performance via kernel tuning, resource management, and workload balancing.
• Manage user access, authentication, and system hardening to meet compliance standards.
• Handle OS patching, firmware upgrades, and system migrations with minimal service disruption.
• Resolve system errors, kernel panics, and hardware/software issues.
• Administer LVM, JFS2 file systems, and backup/recovery solutions (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using shell scripting and Ansible.

SAN Storage Administration:

• Configure, monitor, and manage enterprise SAN storage (IBM, Dell EMC, NetApp, Hitachi, Pure Storage, HPE 3PAR).
• Optimize storage performance through zoning, multipathing, and RAID configuration.
• Provision LUNs and manage storage replication, snapshots, and backup strategies.
• Administer connectivity using FC, iSCSI, and NVMe protocols.
• Support backup and disaster recovery plans and resolve storage-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Certifications (preferred):
• IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX
• IBM Certified Specialist – Storage Solutions
• Vendor certifications (NetApp, Dell EMC, Hitachi, Pure Storage, etc
• 5+ years in system administration across AIX and SAN environments.
• In-depth experience with IBM Power Systems, PowerVM, LPARs, and VIO management.