Sr.AIX Engineer_Storage Migration

R S C; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

R S C is seeking a Senior AIX Storage Migration Engineer in Pune to lead host‑based migrations using AIX LVM. You will perform online data migrations between storage arrays while production remains online, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.

You will configure AIX multipathing (PowerPath, Native MPIO), manage LUN presentations, support HA AIX environments (HACMP/PowerHA), and coordinate cross‑platform migrations across EMC and other enterprise storage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IBM AIX administration.
• Strong expertise in AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
• Proven experience performing host-based storage migrations.
• Hands-on experience with PowerPath and AIX Native MPIO; non-PowerPath environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform host-based storage migrations using AIX LVM.
• Execute online data migrations between storage arrays with production systems online.
• Plan and implement migration strategies to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
• Validate data consistency and system stability after migrations.
• Configure and manage AIX multipathing environments (PowerPath and Native MPIO).
• Coordinate LUN presentation and path configurations with storage teams.
• Perform cross-platform storage migrations across EMC and other enterprise storage platforms.
• Support high-availability AIX environments (HACMP/PowerHA) and IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) where applicable.

Skills

AIX administration

AIX LVM

Host-based migrations

PowerPath

AIX Native MPIO

EMC storage

Troubleshooting

Tools

GPFS

HACMP/PowerHA

Job description

Job Description: Senior AIX Storage Migration Engineer

Location: Smartworks, 43EQ, Opp Bharti Vidyapeeth, Baner, PuneWork Mode: Work from Office (5 Days)Shift: Night Shift (US Shift)

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior AIX Storage Migration Engineer with strong expertise in AIX host-based storage migrations using AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM). The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience performing server‑level storage migrations between arrays while systems remain online, ensuring minimal or no downtime for business‑critical applications.This role requires deep knowledge of AIX storage architecture, multipathing technologies, and high‑availability environments.

Key Responsibilities

AIX Host‑Based Storage Migration

• Perform host‑based storage migrations using AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
• Execute online data migrations between storage arrays while keeping production systems operational.
• Plan and implement migration strategies to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Validate data consistency and system stability post‑migration.

Storage & Multipathing Management

• Configure and manage AIX multipathing environments, including:
  • PowerPath
  • AIX Native MPIO
  • Non‑PowerPath configurations
• Manage storage connectivity and ensure optimal path redundancy and performance.
• Work with storage teams to coordinate LUN presentation and path configurations.

Cross‑Platform Storage Migration

• Perform migrations across EMC and other enterprise storage platforms.
• Support migrations involving heterogeneous storage environments.
• Ensure seamless cutover during storage transitions.

High Availability & Cluster Environments

• Support and troubleshoot high‑availability AIX environments.
• Work with IBM PowerHA SystemMirror (formerly HACMP) clusters.
• Handle storage migration tasks in clustered environments while maintaining service continuity.

Cluster & File System Technologies

• Work with IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) environments.
• Support migrations and storage operations in Oracle RAC clusters running on AIX.

Troubleshooting & Operational Support

• Diagnose and resolve storage, multipathing, and performance issues in AIX environments.
• Provide Level 3 support for complex storage and migration‑related incidents.
• Document migration procedures, runbooks, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IBM AIX administration
• Strong expertise in AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
• Proven experience performing host‑based storage migrations
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • PowerPath
  • AIX Native MPIO
  • Non‑PowerPath environments
• Experience migrating data across EMC and other enterprise storage platforms
• Strong understanding of AIX storage architecture and disk management
• Experience working in production environments with minimal downtime requirements
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IBM PowerHA SystemMirror (HACMP)
• Knowledge of IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS)
• Exposure to Oracle RAC clusters on AIX
• Experience supporting high‑availability AIX environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills