Project Role : Infra Tech Support Practitioner
Project Role Description : Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance of production and development systems and software products (both remote and onsite) and for configured services running on various platforms (operating within a defined operating model and processes). Provide hardware/software support and implement technology at the operating system-level across all server and network areas, and for particular software solutions/vendors/brands. Work includes L1 and L2/ basic and intermediate level troubleshooting.
Must have skills : AIX System Administration
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Key Responsibilities: • Manage, configure, and maintain IBM AIX environments across production, development, and test systems. • Perform installation, patching, and upgrades of AIX operating systems and related software. • Administer and optimize LPARs, VIO servers, and PowerHA clusters for high availability and performance. • Monitor system performance and implement tuning measures to ensure optimal system efficiency. • Manage system backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations (using tools like NIM, TSM, etc.). • Plan and execute capacity management and resource allocation activities. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, service requests, and performance issues. • Collaborate with application, database, and network teams for cross-functional issue resolution. • Implement and maintain security hardening, patch compliance, and audit requirements. • Automate repetitive operational tasks using shell scripting or other automation tools. • Support migration and modernization initiatives involving AIX and related technologies. • Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, standard operating procedures, and change records. • Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24x7 production support as required. • Mentor and guide junior system administrators within the team. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • 10+ years of hands-on experience in AIX system administration in large enterprise environments. • Strong knowledge of AIX 7.x and above, VIOS, and PowerVM technologies. • Experience with PowerHA (HACMP) clustering and disaster recovery setups. • Proficiency with NIM (Network Installation Manager) for system deployment and management. • Good to have exposure with backup solutions (TSM, NetBackup, or equivalent). • Strong shell scripting (Korn, Bash) and automation skills. • Familiarity with SAN, storage provisioning, and file system management (JFS2, GPFS). • Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management). • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. ________________________________________ Preferred Skills: • Experience with AIX on IBM Power10 or Power9 hardware. • Knowledge of Linux or other UNIX variants. • Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure integrations. • IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX certification. • Experience in leading technical projects or initiatives.

15 years full time education

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