IBM Architect

Job Description

Job Description

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.

If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

The IBM Architect plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and operationalizing IBM Power Systems & PowerVS environments supporting Lightedge’s enterprise and customer IBM AIX & IBM I workloads. Understanding of and ensuring alignment with infrastructure best practices, security standards, and operational requirements is key.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IBM Power platforms, virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS), and related storage/network (FlashSystem/ Fibre Channel) integration, paired with strong architectural thinking and the ability to support complex, mission-critical systems.

IBM Power Architecture:

• Design, architect, and develop maintenance guidelines for IBM Power Systems environments, following industry and vendor best practices.

PowerVS Operationalization:

• Develop, deploy, and provide for administration around IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) environments, ensuring scalability, availability, and performance.

Operating System Architecture:

• Architect IBM AIX and IBM i deployments, including supporting system builds, upgrades, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.

Infrastructure Integration:

• Design and support integration with POWER hardware, Fibre Channel networking, and enterprise storage (FlashSystem, Pure Storage) systems to ensure reliable and high-throughput connectivity. Ensure secure and performant backup procedures utilizing BRMS & FSFC on VTL-backed infrastructure.

Virtualization & Management:

• Architect PowerVM, VIOS, and PowerVC tooling to manage virtualized IBM Power environments efficiently. Utilizing HMC, vHMC, and PowerCMC as integral management componens is a must.

Operational Support:

• Serve as top escalation contact for implemented architectures, recognizing that all Operations personnel are ultimately responsible for ensuring a great client experience.

Cyber Resilience:

• Ensure IBM environments are designed for security, resilience, and rapid recovery in the event of cyber incidents or system outages. Experience configuring and utilizing PowerHA, DB2 Mirror, and LPM preferred.

Documentation & Standards:

• Maintain architecture diagrams, system documentation, and operational standards to support governance, audits, and knowledge sharing. Ensure Automation is in-place supporting repeatable, consistent deployments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with infrastructure, networking, automation, storage, security, and operations teams to ensure consistent, secure, and supportable solutions.

Sales & Customer Support:

• Assist the Sales team as an IBM Power subject-matter expert during customer engagements and solution design discussions when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Power Systems environments
• Proven experience developing and administering IBM PowerVS environments
• Strong expertise with IBM AIX and IBM i architecture and administration
• Experience with POWER hardware , Fibre Channel networking , and enterprise storage
• Hands-on experience administering PowerVC
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.