IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to enhance their infrastructure team in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting Linux-based systems and leading projects in a technology-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux and IBM Power systems, with a focus on project delivery and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience with RHEL/SLES design and support is essential.
• Proficiency in shell scripting like Bash or Korn is required.
• Experience with IBM Power and cloud environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers ensuring compliance.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for Linux and IBM Power platforms.
• Lead infrastructure projects delivering solutions aligned with business needs.

Skills

Linux systems design

Shell scripting

Server performance analysis

Monitoring tools

Automation tools

High availability architecture

Cloud environments

Project methodologies

Job description

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IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer, Edinburgh

Client: Chapman Tate Associates

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 27.06.2025

Expiry Date: 11.08.2025

Job Description:

Job role: IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

Location: South West of England

Employment Type: Permanent

Chapman Tate Associates is working with a highly respected manufacturing business currently looking to expand their Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join a technology-driven environment.

In this role, you will support and maintain Linux-based systems on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi platforms. You will contribute to infrastructure projects and provide expert support for critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, document, and maintain Linux servers and management platforms, ensuring compliance with standards and security policies.
• Monitor and report on system capacity and performance.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for Linux and IBM Power platforms.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, delivering solutions aligned with business needs.
• Ensure platform availability and resolve service issues.
• Implement best practices for Linux platforms regarding availability, security, and performance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience with Linux systems (RHEL, SLES) design, implementation, and support.
• Experience with RedHat Satellite Server.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Korn).
• Understanding of server performance analysis and optimization.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Zabbix and Grafana.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Familiarity with containerization and DevOps tools (Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and participate in out-of-hours support on a rota basis (37.5 hours/week).
• Experience with IBM Power, AIX, VIO, NIM, CMC/HMC administration.
• Designing and supporting high availability architectures.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
• Experience with job scheduling tools like Redwood Cronacle/RunMyJobs.
• Knowledge of project methodologies such as SAFe Agile, Prince II, or ITIL.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Systems Administrator interested in joining a forward-thinking manufacturer, apply today through Chapman Tate Associates.