AIX/Linux Administrator

Role: AIX/Linux Administrator

Number Open Positions: Multiple

Experience Level: 8-12 Yrs 

Experience Level: 6-8 Yrs 

Location : Onsite (Wichita, Kansas (US)

Duration: 3+ Years

The project duration will be 3 years, depending on candidate performance.

We are looking for a detail-oriented AIX Engineer with hands-on experience in IBM P-series hardware, firmware, HMCs, and the AIX operating system to maintain system performance, availability, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine maintenance and health checks on IBM Power Systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX Legacy operating systems and system firmware.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Skilled in using system monitoring tools and performing performance tuning to ensure optimal system operation.
• Administer HMCs, Logical Partitions (LPARs), and Virtual I/O (VIO) servers.
• Monitor system performance and support capacity planning initiatives.
• Apply firmware updates, patches, and system upgrades in accordance with change management controls.
• Extensive troubleshooting skills and independently able to perform hardware repairs and replacements and provide solutions.
• Collaborate with storage teams to execute backup and recovery procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, incidents, and changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and OS-level issues while working closely with database, application, network, and storage teams.
• Experience in ITAR-regulated environments is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of ITAR compliance to ensure secure handling of technical data and controlled information.
• Provide dedicated on-site support at the client location in Wichita, KS, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams—including network, database, application, and security—to resolve infrastructure issues and implement system enhancements.
• Compliance: Comply with the ITIL process and meet the SLA requirements.
• Provide regular reports on system performance, security compliance, and infrastructure changes to management and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and system monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.