Lead AIX/UNIX Systems Administrator

Lead AIX/UNIX Systems Administrator

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Summary: The Lead AIX/UNIX Systems Administrator will oversee patching and upgrade efforts for over 200 systems within a major US-based retail company. This role requires independent work and collaboration with project management to ensure system performance and security. The candidate will also be responsible for testing patches and upgrades in lab environments prior to production deployment. Strong expertise in AIX systems and related technologies is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead patching and upgrade efforts for over 200+ AIX systems.
  • Patch and upgrade UNIX operating systems and system software, providing hardware, backup and recovery, and system monitoring.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with a group.
  • Test patching and upgrades in lab environments to ensure compliance with application team requirements.
  • Provide detailed server information to project management before and after patching/upgrades.

Key Skills:

  • Shell scripting experience including ksh and bash.
  • Knowledge and experience in using virtualized PowerVM technology.
  • Experience with NIM (Network Installation Management) server technology.
  • Familiarity with alt disks cloning within the AIX OS.
  • Experience with Shared Storage Pools, VSCSI, NPIV, HMC, and LPM.
  • Deep understanding of Unix concepts, bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience in AIX.
  • Familiarity with HPE Storage solutions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: Lead AIX/UNIX Systems Administrator
Location: Remote

Project description
The primary goal of the project is patching and upgrade efforts for over 200+ systems for a big US-based retail company, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week.
Responsibilities
  • We are looking for experienced AIX Systems Administrators to lead patching and upgrade efforts for over 200+ systems.
  • Responsibilities for AIX:
  • Patch and Upgrade UNIX operating systems and system software, and provide hardware, backup and recovery, and system monitoring
  • Candidate must be able to work independently with a group
  • Test Patching and Upgrades in the lab environments before Production to ensure systems meet the application teams requirements for performance, resiliency, security, and manageability
  • Work with project management resources in providing detailed server information before and after patching/upgrades to meet project deliverables.
Skills
Must have
  • Shell scripting experience including ksh and bash
  • Candidate must have knowledge and experience in using virtualized PowerVM technology
  • Candidate must have knowledge and experience using NIM (Network Installation Management) server technology
  • Candidate should be familiar with utilizing alt disks cloning within the AIX OS
  • Candidate should be familiar and have some experience with Shared Storage Pools, VSCSI, NPIV, HMC, and LPM
  • Candidate should have a deep understanding of Unix concepts, bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience in AIX
  • Candidate should be familiar with HPE Storage solutions
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