Senior Systems Engineer - AIX, Linux, Cloud & Storage Administration
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Job Summary
The primary objective of a Senior Engineer specializing in AIX and Linux, along with Storage and Cloud System Administration, is to ensure the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of the client's IT infrastructure. This role is crucial for supporting Client Infrastructure services, ensuring seamless operation, data integrity, and optimal performance of systems critical to their functions.
Key Responsibilities
System Management: Installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX and Linux operating systems.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure the optimal functioning of AIX and Linux servers.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Security: Implement and manage security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and regular patching and updates to safeguard the systems.
Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.
Storage Infrastructure: Manage storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
Recovery: Maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
Cloud Architecture: Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Cloud Security: Implement and manage security protocols to protect cloud-based systems and data.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain infrastructure software (GPFS, PowerHA, AIX 7.1 and later, VIOS, PowerVM).
Responsible for installing and managing IBM AIX systems.
AIX and Linux patching.
Support day-to-day L3 calls on AIX/Servers/VIO Servers issues.
Participate in an on-call rotation.
Take problem resolution ownership and facilitate technical bridge during operational disruption in service or service outages.
Monitor events, customer support calls in the call tracking system, return calls from customers, enter new incidents or requests into ServiceNow.
Experience in File Systems, Processes, Performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Manage VIO, Hardware Management Console.
Experience in system recovery using mksysb image and Disaster Recovery.
Experience in PowerVM virtualization services like Shared Ethernet Adapter (SEA), NPIV configuration, virtual SCSI services to multiple VIO servers/client partitions.
Strong Redhat Linux System administration experience.
Strong understanding of P9 pSeries hardware architectures.
Maintain and upgrade UNIX system software on all UNIX-based midrange systems to ensure operating system integrity and a high degree of system availability.
Strong understanding and awareness of AIX and Redhat Linux system security.
Establish LPAR cloning standard operating procedures and create LPAR profiles.
Install, configure, and establish the plan to maintain software on the LPARs required by the data center.
Develop and present mitigation strategy recommendations to the client to address security findings.
Identify problem resolution and coordinate implementation of solution with client management and other impacted technical support teams.
Design, configure, and maintain LPARs required to support various non-production and production components.
Extensive knowledge in supporting SAN environments.
Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and administration.
Understanding of SAN architecture and configuration best practices (LUN masking, fiber specs, switch specifications, SAN security/Port Zoning).
Experience on IBM storage, SVC, HP 3PAR, and SAN Switch administration and configuration.
Expertise on IBM Storage technologies (SVC, FS7200, FS900, V7000).
Expertise on SAN Products (Brocade Switches).
Extensive knowledge and experience with various storage replication software, SAN switches, and storage management software/hardware.
Experience in Azure cloud environment to deploy, manage, and monitor virtual machines (VMs), networks, and storage solutions within Azure.
Ensure optimal allocation of resources to meet performance requirements and cost efficiency.
Regularly apply patches and updates to Azure services and infrastructure.
Implement and maintain security policies and procedures, including network security, access controls, and data protection.
Knowledge and Experience
Experience: 7-15 years in Unix System Administration.
Manage and administrate all Linux and Unix infrastructure services.
Maintain updated patch management process and assure all infrastructure components are patched.
Monitor system logs and activity on all Linux and Unix environments.
Perform regular firmware assessment and upgrade.
Coordinate with 3rd party suppliers/vendors for the replacement of defective hardware on clients and servers as necessary.
Update software and hardware inventory and documents.
Provide scripts to automate regular tasks and jobs.
Requirements
Hands-on experience administrating RHEL and Ubuntu.
Hands-on experience with RedHat Satellite and Ansible.
Hands-on experience administrating AIX.
Hands-on experience with clustering technologies including Redhat cluster, Redhat Satellite, and IBM PowerHA.
Strong background in Blade HW technologies.
Strong background in IBM Power Systems.
Hands-on experience with VMware Vsphere and its operations.
Hands-on experience with SAN technologies.
Hands-on experience with Storage and SAN administration.
Azure Cloud administration.
Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
Education
Bachelor's in Engineering in Computer Science or Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education and/or professional experience.
Job Types: Full-time, ContractContract length: 24 months
Preferred Qualifications
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certification.
Azure Administrator Associate Certificate.
IBM Certified Specialist pSeries Administration and Support.
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