AIX/Linux Administrator

Hace 2 días

monterrey, nuevo león, México BULL-IT SOLUTIONS LTD Jornada completa

  • This is a full-time hybrid position. This position is available for Guadalajara,Mexico City,and Monterrey locations.
  • Only candidates who are currently based in Mexico are eligible to apply.

Project Activities & Responsibilities

  • Lead AIX and Linux operations team and interface with Customer ensuring stable and efficient operation of the infrastructure estate.
  • Own and drive the resolution of complex incidents, major incidents, escalations, and recurring problems across AIX & Linux operating systems.
  • Provide technical guidance to L2 support teams and coordinate with IBM, Red Hat and application teams for complex troubleshooting.
  • Lead Incident, Request, Change, and Problem Management activities using IT service management processes and ServiceNow.
  • Develop and execute lifecycle and refresh activities for AIX and Linux platforms including lead and drive ongoing AIX End of life upgrade program in FY 2027.
  • Execute AIX operating system upgrades and VIOS upgrades
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute Power Path v7 to MPIO migration
  • Oversee AIX and Linux patching, vulnerability remediation, security hardening, audit compliance, and risk mitigation in coordination with application owners.
  • Create and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, implementation plans, rollback plans, and knowledge articles.
  • Use scripting to automate day-to-day operational tasks.

Technologies/Platforms (Mandatory)

  • IBM AIX 5,6,7.1,7.2, 7.3 administration in enterprise environments.
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, 8, and 9 administrations.
  • IBM Power Systems P8, P9, and P10, including Virtual I/O Server versions 3 and 4 administration and lifecycle management.
  • Red Hat Satellite for License/Patch Management
  • IT service management platforms, preferably ServiceNow, supporting Incident, Request, Change, and Problem Management.

Technical Skills (Mandatory)

  • Advanced administration and troubleshooting of IBM AIX and RHEL/Linux versions.
  • LPAR management
  • NIM administration
  • Power Path troubleshooting and migration to MPIO.
  • Multipathing and disk management
  • Power Path troubleshooting and migration to MPIO.
  • Strong skills in
  • Operating system upgrades & migrations
  • Server Build (Physical & Virtual)
  • Patching, and maintenance lifecycle management.
  • Vulnerability remediation, security hardening, audit support, and compliance evidence.

Desired Skills (Preferred/Good to have)

  • Automations skills: Shell scripting, Bash, Ansible, Python
  • Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery solutions
  • Enterprise monitoring and privileged-access solutions such as Dynatrace, Delinea knowledge
  • GPFS upgrades, updates, administration, and troubleshooting
  • Performance tuning, Capacity optimization

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in AIX and Linux infrastructure administration, engineering, and operational support.
  • Proven experience leading or coordinating L3 infrastructure support for critical production systems
  • Extensive hands‑on experience managing large‑scale AIX and Linux environments, including lifecycle management, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands‑on experience with VIOS upgrades and power path migrations.
  • Experience managing vulnerability remediation, security compliance, audit activities, and infrastructure risk across AIX and Linux platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks, plans, and outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, lead technical activities, manage priorities, and support distributed teams.