IBM Technology Specialist (AIX & TSM)

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Dubai seeks an IT professional to manage IBM AIX environments and SAN storage solutions, ensuring high system availability and compliance with ITIL standards. The role involves troubleshooting, coordinating disaster recovery, and supporting cross-functional projects. Strong knowledge in IBM technologies, along with relevant certifications, is required. Opportunities for professional growth and certification support are provided.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Certification support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with IBM Power Systems and virtualization technologies.
• Experience in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Knowledge of ITIL and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize IBM AIX and PowerVM virtual environments.
• Manage IBM SAN storage solutions and ensure system availability.
• Collaborate with teams for infrastructure enhancements.

Skills

AIX Administration

PowerVM virtualization

Storage management

Backup and recovery solutions

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant IT certifications (e.g., IBM AIX, PowerVM)

Tools

IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect

Brocade SAN switches

PowerVC

Red Hat Linux

Ansible

Job description

Job Summary (List Format):

• Administer configure and optimize IBM AIX environments and PowerVM virtualization on IBM Power Systems.
• Manage IBM SAN storage solutions specifically V70009000 systems and Brocade SAN switches.
• Implement and maintain enterprise backup and recovery solutions using IBM TSM/Spectrum Protect.
• Integrate AIX/PowerVM systems with VMware Oracle and Microsoft technologies for seamless interoperability.
• Perform system upgrades patching performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues to ensure high system availability.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning testing and execution.
• Ensure operations and documentation comply with ITIL best practices and ISO/ISMS standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects and infrastructure enhancements.
• Utilize IBM certifications (AIX Administration and/or PowerVM virtualization) and hands-on experience with enterprise IT environments.
• Apply strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills in daily operations.
• (Preferred) Leverage knowledge of PowerVC Red Hat Linux on Power Ansible automation or cloud-connected IBM Power environments.
• Benefit from working on advanced IBM technologies a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth and certification support.