About the Role
The role involves architecting and managing Linux systems for critical infrastructure, as well as designing and managing AIX servers in pSeries architecture.
Responsibilities
- Architect and manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) for critical infrastructure
- Design and manage AIX server in pSeries architecture, including LPARs, VIO servers, and PowerVM environments
- Automate OS deployments, patching, and configuration using Ansible and SaltStack
- Integrate Unix systems with security controls and monitoring tools to ensure system compliance to Security standard
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide permanent fixes via root cause analysis of Linux/AIX systems
- Collaborate on DR readiness and participate in high-availability testing
- Provide technical support in infrastructure services, responding to issues and assisting in tasks
- Contribute to the implementation of infrastructure projects and assignments
- Support the development of infrastructure documentation, including incident logs and configuration records
- Apply technical knowledge to address Linux/AIX infrastructure-related challenges
- Follow established best practices and standards in infrastructure service delivery
- Utilize technical skills to address infrastructure issues and incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
- Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis
- Proficiencies in data analysis and technical knowledge
- A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Linux OS internals and kernel tuning
- Expertise in AIX OS, PowerHA, PowerVM, NIM, and VIO servers
- Experience with virtualization (KVM, VMware) and hybrid infrastructure
- BASH scripting/Ansible automation
- LEAN methodologies
- Knowledge management
- Awareness of CIS hardening, log forwarding, and SIEM integration
- Proficient in security compliance standards and OS-level auditing
- Experience with Ansible, Puppet or similar automation tools
- Experience in setting up Linux Centralized management tool (RedHat Satellite/SUSE Manager) and patch management
- Good knowledge of hybrid IT environments
Preferred Skills:
- An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
- Relevant certifications, such as Linux / AIX Certifications
- Familiarity with Openshift/Kubernetes.
