Systems Engineer (AIX) - IBM Power Systems

RXinsider LTD.; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,480,000 - 2,326,000; Full time

Job summary

Inmar seeks an experienced IBM AIX systems administrator for an office-based role in Mexico. You will install, upgrade, patch, and tune IBM Power Systems, manage LPARs with PowerVM/VIOS, and implement high availability with PowerHA while coordinating with application and network teams.

Responsibilities include storage integration (SAN, NPIV, MPIO) and backups, system monitoring, security patching, automation with shell scripting, documentation, ticket handling, and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS).
• Experience with PowerHA.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, IBM Storwize, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform system installations, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Manage logical partitions (LPARs) using PowerVM/VIOS.
• Implement and support high availability solutions (PowerHA).
• Manage storage integration (SAN, NPIV, MPIO) and backup solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting (ksh/bash).
• Collaborate with application, database, and network teams to support enterprise platforms.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and incident resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotation for production support as needed.

Skills

AIX administration

System performance tuning

Shell scripting (ksh/bash)

Security compliance

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

IBM certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX)

Tools

PowerVM

VIOS

PowerHA

SAN/Storwize

BRMS/TSM/Spectrum Protect

NIM

Ansible

Terraform

Galileo/iDoctor/PerfNav

Job description

This role is office-based in Mexico. The role requires professional fluency in English (spoken and written).

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Technical (40%)

• Perform system installations, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.

• Manage logical partitions (LPARs) using PowerVM/VIOS.

• Implement and support high availability solutions (PowerHA / HACMP).

• Manage storage integration (SAN, NPIV, MPIO) and backup solutions.

Administrative (40%)

• Proficiency in AIX system internals, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with backup/recovery tools (e.g., BRMS, TSM/Spectrum Protect).

• Administer, configure, and maintain IBM AIX operating systems on IBM Power Systems.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure system security compliance, including patch management and auditing.

• Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting (ksh/bash).

• Collaborate with application, database, and network teams to support enterprise platforms.

• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and incident resolution.

• Manage ServiceNow ticket queue.

• Participate in on-call rotation for production support as needed.

Project Management (20%)

• Be the point person for team projects when required including: Scheduling, Documentation, Ticket Approvals, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS).

• Experience with PowerHA.

• Experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, IBM Storwize, etc.).

• Strong experience with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS).

• Experience with PowerHA.

• Experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, IBM Storwize, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM AIX system administration.

• IBM certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX).

• Experience with NIM (Network Installation Manager).

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.

• Exposure to cloud integration or hybrid infrastructure.

• Experience with monitoring tools (Galileo, iDoctor, PerfNav, etc.).

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).

• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux shell scripting.

Individual Competencies:

• Integrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth. Follows through on commitments and agreements; Respects confidentiality; Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others.

• Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.

• Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.

• Innovative: Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies.

• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.

• Communication: Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats concisely for a complete understanding of meaning and intent.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms.

Regularly required to talk or hear and read instructions on a computer monitor and/or printed on paper.

(Occasionally Frequently or Regularly) required to stand, kneel or stoop, and lift and/or move up to ## pounds.

Regularly required to view items at an extremely close range and must be able to adjust and readjust focus.

(Occasionally Frequently or Regularly) required to remain in a stationary position.

As an Inmar Associate, you:

• Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.

• Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also can perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.

• Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.

• Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.

• Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of agile, dynamic execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.

• Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.

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