AIX Administrator

HypTechie; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Mumbai, a leader in infrastructure services, seeks an experienced AIX Administrator to support and manage IBM’s AIX-based systems. You’ll work with clients on-site to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical environments.

Join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, proactive problem solving, and continuous learning. 3–5 years of hands-on AIX experience is required, with strong scripting and storage skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in AIX administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
• Experience with AIX OS, PowerHA, virtualization (LPAR, VIOS), LV management, and file systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine AIX system administration tasks including monitoring, patching, user management, backups, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in AIX environments; escalate complex problems to senior engineers.
• Install, configure, and maintain AIX OS, applications, and middleware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including storage, networking, and virtualization to support infrastructure needs.
• Participate in AIX system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Provide on-call and 24/7 support as needed per client requirements.
• Travel to client locations or data centers as required for system support.

Skills

AIX administration

AIX OS, PowerHA, VIOS

Shell/Bash/Perl scripting

Storage and backup

Troubleshooting

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Job description

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Business Unit: Systems Technology Lifecycle Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Introduction

At IBM, we go beyond just jobs — we build, design, code, consult, and innovate. As an AIX Administrator, you’ll support and manage IBM’s AIX-based infrastructure, working at the heart of mission‑critical systems that power leading industries. You’ll work directly with clients, often on‑site, ensuring high availability, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine AIX system administration tasks including monitoring, patching, user management, backups, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in AIX environments; escalate complex problems to senior engineers.
• Install, configure, and maintain AIX OS, applications, and middleware components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including storage, networking, and virtualization to support infrastructure needs.
• Participate in AIX system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, standard operating procedures, and runbooks.
• Provide on‑call and 24/7 support as needed per client requirements.
• Travel to client locations or data centers as required for system support.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in AIX administration roles.
• Strong knowledge of AIX OS, PowerHA, virtualization (LPAR, VIOS), logical volume management, and file systems.
• Proficiency with AIX CLI and scripting (e.g., Shell, Bash, Perl).
• Experience with storage technologies, backup and recovery solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in Agile and collaborative environments.
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong adaptability and change management skills.
• Up‑to‑date with industry trends through workshops, certifications, or reading.
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.