Automation Systems Engineering

The AIX Expert System Engineer is a senior technical authority responsible for the architecture, engineering, optimization, and strategic evolution of IBM AIX and Power Systems environments. This role serves as the highest level of technical expertise, owning complex platform decisions, large‑scale migrations, performance engineering, automation, and resiliency design for business‑critical workloads.

Platform Architecture & Engineering

Act as technical owner and subject‑matter expert (SME) for IBM AIX and Power Systems platforms

Design, architect, and standardize enterprise‑scale AIX and pSeries environments

Provide expert guidance for capacity planning, scalability, and platform modernization

Review and approve complex designs related to compute, storage, virtualization, and networking

IBM Power & Virtualization Expertise

Deep expertise in PowerVM, VIOS, and advanced AIX virtualization

Manage DLPAR, LPM, NPIV, virtual networking, virtual storage, SR‑IOV, vNIC adapters

Perform pSeries hardware commissioning, refresh, and consolidation projects

Lead AIX OS lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and kernel tuning

Architect and execute AIX OS migrations (6.1 → 7.1 → 7.2 → 7.3)

Manage hardware refresh and data center migrations

Own and optimize NIM (Network Installation Manager) design and usage

Performance, Reliability & Resilience

Perform advanced performance analysis, workload optimization, and tuning

Analyze platform risks and implement proactive mitigations

Define monitoring standards and performance KPIs

Act as final escalation authority for critical and recurring AIX incidents

Perform trend analysis, identify systemic issues, and drive long‑term fixes

Coordinate with IBM and hardware/storage vendors for deep technical resolutions

Automation & Continuous Improvement

Drive automation‑first strategy for AIX operations

Develop and review Shell, Perl, and Python automation frameworks

Integrate automation with Ansible or enterprise orchestration tools

Reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and enhance platform reliability

Define technical governance and change standards for the AIX platform

Author and maintain architecture documents, SOPs, runbooks, and KB articles

Support audits and ensure platform compliance with enterprise policies

Mentor and technically guide L3 engineers and system architects

Support complex client engagements, audits, and transformation programs

12–15+ years of hands‑on experience in IBM AIX and Power Systems

Expert‑level knowledge of AIX OS administration and kernel internals

Strong expertise in SAN storage, HA, DR, and enterprise networking

Proven experience leading large‑scale migrations and transformations

Advanced shell scripting and automation skills

IBM Certifications in AIX System Administration, Power Systems/pSeries Hardware, Performance Tuning, and Network Administration

Exposure to hybrid cloud or IBM Power on Cloud architectures

Three health plan options

Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement

Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

Flexible work schedule

Estimated pay for this role is $125,000 to $163,000 annually based on a full‑time schedule. Base salary and additional compensation such as an annual bonus plan and equity grant are subject to eligibility and business needs.

We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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