AIX Administrator

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 12+

Skills

AIX

Job Details

AIX Administrator

Location_ Sacramento, CA

W2 Only

Job Description:

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.

Thanks & Regards

Chandrika Nannam

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