IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join their infrastructure team. This role involves maintaining Linux systems on IBM platforms, supporting critical systems, and contributing to various infrastructure projects. Candidates should have strong knowledge in Linux environments, automation tools, and cloud platforms. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual eager to work in a technology-driven environment, apply today through Chapman Tate Associates.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing, implementing, supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES).
• Experience with IBM Power, AIX, VIO administration.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Korn).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, document, and maintain Linux servers.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for Linux and IBM Power platforms.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects.

Skills

Linux systems design

Shell scripting

Monitoring tools

Automation tools

Cloud platforms

Tools

IBM Power

RedHat Satellite Server

Zabbix

Grafana

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Git

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

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 seeking to expand their Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join a technology-driven environment.

In this position, you will support and maintain Linux-based systems on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi platforms. You will also 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 proactively.
• 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 promptly.
• Implement best practices for Linux platforms to meet security, availability, and performance goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in designing, implementing, supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES).
• 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.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Exposure to containerisation and DevOps tools (Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and participate in out-of-hours support on a rota (37.5 hours/week).
• Experience with IBM Power, AIX, VIO, NIM, CMC/HMC administration.
• Designing and supporting high availability architectures.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of job scheduling tools like Redwood Cronacle or RunMyJobs.
• Understanding of project methodologies such as SAFe Agile, Prince2, or ITIL.

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