Linux/AIX Systems Administrator

Accendra Health; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accendra Health in Pune, India seeks an experienced AIX patch management specialist to oversee enterprise patching, develop schedules, and ensure timely updates across all AIX systems.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure while collaborating with security teams. 24x7 on-call readiness and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AIX patch management.
• Strong knowledge of AIX patching technologies and best practices.
• Experience with patch management tools such as IBM BigFix, Red Hat Satellite.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AIX OS installation, migration and break-fix support.
• Develop and maintainpatching schedules and processes.
• Monitor and report on patching status of AIX systems.
• Collaborate with security teams to align patches with policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

Tools

IBM BigFix

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

• Expertise of OS Clustering, Partitioning and virtualization.
• Hands on experience for managing day-to-day AIX Operating System installation, migration and break-fix support.
• Manage the patching of AIX systems across the enterprise, ensuring that patches are applied in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and maintain patching schedules and processes.
• Monitor and report on the patching status of AIX systems, identifying any gaps or issues.
• Work closely with other IT teams to ensure that patches are applied in a coordinated and controlled manner.
• Provide guidance and support to IT teams on patching processes and procedures.
• Keep up to date with the latest AIX patching technologies and best practices and make recommendations for improvements to the patching process.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure that AIX systems are patched in line with security policies and standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to patching processes and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours patching activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in AIX patch management
• Strong knowledge of AIX operating systems, including patching technologies and best practices
• Experience with patch management tools such as IBM BigFix, Red Hat Satellite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as IBM Certified System Administrator - AIX, are a plus.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Min 5 years of experience with experience in the following areas:
• Knowledge of risk-based systems running on UNIX / LINUX platforms.
• Knowledge of SAN S/W & Storage Administration and integration with Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of HACMP clustering, VIOS implementation.
• System P Hardware installation and Break fix supports.
• Understanding of networking topology and protocols
• Clear and concise communications both written and verbal.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ready to work in 24X7 Shifts & on call schedule.

Training:

• The post holder will be expected to undertake training to ensure that her/his skills are current.