IBM Technology Specialist (AIX & TSM)

We have an exciting opportunity for a IBM Technology Specialist (AIX & TSM) with our client in Dubai . Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to [Confidential Information]

Position:: IBM Technology Specialist (AIX & TSM)

Location: Dubai (Onsite)

Duration: 1 yr ext.

1. Service Overview

The IBM Technology Specialist Managed Service provides end-to-end management, administration, and support of IBM infrastructure technologies. The service ensures that IBM AIX, Power, SAN storage arrays, Brocade SAN switches, and IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect backup solutions are delivered in a secure, reliable, and compliant manner.

The service provider will be responsible for design, operations, monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and optimization of the IBM environment. This enables Emarat to focus on business priorities while relying on expert IBM support aligned with ITIL best practices and UAE regulatory requirements.

2. Scope of Services

2.1 Infrastructure Design & Implementation

Architecture and configuration of IBM Power Systems (HMC, LPARs, AIX, PowerVM).

Deployment and management of IBM SAN and Brocade Fibre Channel switches.

Backup and archive implementation via IBM TSM (Spectrum Protect).

Integration with VMware vSphere, Oracle DB, Microsoft workloads, and Veeam backup.

Infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and PoCs.

2.2 Operations & Administration

Daily monitoring, patching, and health checks of IBM AIX and PowerVM.

Backup job scheduling, monitoring, and restore testing.

Capacity planning and performance optimization of compute and storage.

Incident, problem, and change management as per ITIL framework.

Vendor coordination (IBM, VMware, Brocade, etc.) for escalations.

Documentation of configurations, runbooks, and SOPs.

2.3 Security & Compliance

Implementation of Zero Trust security model for IBM infrastructure.

Regular patching, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation.

Periodic access reviews and privilege audits.

Data protection (encryption, secure backups).

Compliance with UAE national cybersecurity regulations and corporate IT policies.

2.4 Business Continuity & DR Support

IBM infrastructure alignment with DR/BCP requirements.

Participation in DR drills, testing restore/recovery processes.

Ensuring backup/archive readiness for disaster recovery.

3. Deliverables

IBM Systems Health Reports (weekly/monthly).

Backup/restore success rate reports.

Patch and compliance status reports.

Incident and change management logs.

DR drill results and post-mortem analysis.

Quarterly service review presentation to IT management.

Interested candidates should send their CV along with the following details:

Expected salary

Visa/Work Permit status

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