AIX/LINUX Administrator

eNcloud Services Immediate Requirement
Title: AIX/LINUX Administrator
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
C2C/W2

Job Description:
Upgrades of Red Hat Linux operating systems, which include versions RHEL 8.x and RHEL 9.x.
Upgrades of SUSE Linux operating systems, including versions 12.x and 15.x.
Patching and migrations of the AIX Operating System, encompassing versions 6.x and 7.x.
Upgrades of the Hardware Management Console.
Firmware upgrades for IBM Hardware CECs.
Patch management File system management and user management on heterogeneous Unix/Linux environments
Troubleshooting performance and hardware issues.
Vendor management for physical hardware, including operating system, firmware, and ILO firmware upgrades.
Extensive knowledge of AIX Operating System administration.
L3 expertise in the administration of SUSE and Red Hat operating systems.
Familiarity with the Ansible automation platform and its application in patching.
Creation and execution of templates on the Ansible automation platform.
Upgrading operating systems using standard native OS tools such as YUM, Zypper, and dnf.
Knowledge of heterogeneous OS administration, including IBM AIX, SUSE Linux, RHEL Linux, and Oracle Linux.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Shell.
Design, implement, and oversee the automated patching of Linux and AIX server infrastructure utilizing the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
Create, test, and uphold resilient Ansible playbooks, roles, and workflows for comprehensive patching of Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Oracle Linux, etc.) and AIX systems
Troubleshooting and Support. Identify and rectify issues associated with automation failures and system performance throughout patching cycles
Develop and sustain thorough documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and architectural designs, for all automated processes.