We are looking for Senior AIX System Administrator - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Richmond, VA
Job Title: Senior AIX System Administrator - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $81.22hr - $86.22hr
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior AIX System Administrator to manage Unix Operating system technologies, support software lifecycle automation, and apply analytics to prevent system issues.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of professional experience in the area of Unix Operating system technologies.
- Experience with operating system and clustering component configuration.
- Strong experience with automation and orchestration tools, including Ansible, Python, Aria, UNIX scripting, etc., and previous work with Agile methodologies.
- Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently and take initiative to identify, track, and resolve issues.
- Expert knowledge of AIX LVM, LPAR profile creation, configuration, PowerVM administration, AIX OS installation (via NIM) and configuration, OS user and group creation/administration, and HMC administration.
- Strong comfort level with NIM administration and automation, Power Systems firmware upgrades, and SSH/SFTP client/server administration.
- Solid foundation with network concepts and AIX, VIOS network administration (Ethernet, VLANs, TCP/IP, 802.1q, vSwitches, SEAs), NFS client/server administration, SUDO configuration, and LDAP client administration.
- Experience with networking and storage technologies.
- Experience with Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban practices.
- Familiarity with AIX performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform regular System Administrator activities.
- Automate software lifecycle management for Operating system components, support software, and configuration management.
- Demonstrate experience in identifying toil in Operating Systems.
- Apply analytics on past data like incidents and patterns for predicting issues and taking proactive actions.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
