AIX Administrator

We are seeking a skilled AIX Administrator to manage and maintain our AIX-based systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our AIX infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain AIX operating systems, including the latest versions (e.g., AIX 7.3), on physical and virtualized (PowerVM) environments.
• Perform system administration tasks, including user/group management, security hardening (e.g., PowerSC), and system updates/patching (e.g., NIM). 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues, including performance bottlenecks and system crashes.
• Monitor system performance using tools like NMON, and implement optimizations at the OS and application levels.
• Plan and execute system backups and recovery procedures using tools like mksysb and LVM mirroring.
• Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., networking, storage, database) to ensure seamless integration of AIX systems with other infrastructure components.
• Manage and configure storage subsystems (e.g., SAN) and file systems (e.g., JFS2).
• Implement and maintain system security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., shell scripting, Perl, Python).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as an AIX Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of AIX operating systems, hardware (Power Systems), and software, including the latest versions (e.g., AIX 7.3).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (PowerVM).
• Proficiency in system administration tools (e.g., NIM, NMON, PowerSC) and scripting languages (e.g., shell scripting, Perl, Python).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with database administration (e.g., DB2) on AIX is a plus