IBM AIX Level 3 Support Engineer, AVP

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an experienced IBM AIX Level 3 Support Engineer to join our IT team in Singapore. You will troubleshoot complex AIX hardware and software issues, perform advanced system administration, and manage patching using BigFix while ensuring high availability of critical systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize virtualization components (PowerVM VIOS, SEA, HACMP) and document configurations, standards, and incidents while participating in on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing IBM AIX environments.
• Strong knowledge of AIX OS and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with BigFix patch management for AIX.
• IBM certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for IBM AIX and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues on AIX.
• Perform system administration tasks including installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX servers.
• Manage virtualization components (SR-IOV, SEA, VIOS, HACMP).
• Monitor performance and optimize for reliability.
• Handle on-call rotation and incident response.
• Document AIX configurations and procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional IT teams.

Skills

AIX administration

Virtualization expertise

BigFix patch management

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Documentation

Education

IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems

IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - Power Systems

Tools

BigFix

PowerVM

HACMP

SEA

SR-IOV

Job description

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IBM AIX Level 3 Support Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in IBM AIX operating systems and related technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues. This role involves performing advanced system administration tasks, optimizing system performance, managing patching processes using BigFix, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AIX systems within the broader IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for IBM AIX operating systems and associated technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues on IBM AIX systems.
• Perform system administration tasks including installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX servers.
• Manage virtualization technologies such as SR-IOV, Shared Ethernet Adapter (SEA), PowerVM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS), HACMP, and others.
• Monitor system performance and implement necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Manage and execute patching processes on AIX systems using BigFix to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate AIX systems into the overall IT infrastructure.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation related to AIX systems and configurations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond promptly to critical incidents.
• Identify and implement security measures to safeguard AIX systems against potential threats.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to AIX, virtualization, and patch management.

Qualifications

• Proven 6+ years experience managing complex IBM AIX environments.
• Strong knowledge of IBM AIX operating system and virtualization technologies (SR-IOV, SEA, PowerVM VIOS, HACMP).
• Experience with BigFix patch management for AIX systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Relevant certifications such as IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems or IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - Power Systems are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with incident management and on-call support.
• Familiarity with security best practices for AIX systems

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.