AIX Administrator-Need locals

USM; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Senior AIX Administrator in Marlborough, Massachusetts, for a 12-24 month contract. The role requires extensive expertise in Shell scripting, UNIX (AIX), and high-level support for infrastructure systems. You will manage complex changes, lead project teams, and guide junior associates to ensure efficient system administration. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Interested candidates should contact via resume submission to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure Hardware and Software Technologies.
• Proficient in configuring highly-secure UNIX/Linux systems.
• Expertise in AIX and Linux OS installs, patching, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day UNIX/Linux systems administration support.
• Analyze potential changes to system software and databases.
• Lead teams on smaller projects.

Skills

Shell scripting

AIX expertise

UNIX/Linux systems administration

Server troubleshooting

IBM PowerVM technologies

Oracle Exadata/Exalogic/Exalytics

Networking and routing technology

Incident change management

Job description

USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers.

Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services.

Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps.

USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area – Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.

Job Description

AIX Administrator

Marlboro, Massachusetts

12-24 month contract.

Need Locals

Need GC,USC,EAD,OPT

We're looking for an AIX Administrator with Shell scripting experience

Description:

From the Manager:

This is more of a Senior level role. Heavy scripting expertise is required. There are homegrown tools that will require a person to leverage scripting and administrator know-how to troubleshoot. Expertise in Shell programming is a must for this position to automate day to day System Administration tasks as well as to maintain the existing scripts

Responsibilities:

• To provide day-to-day UNIX/Linux systems administration support such as daily-checks on server status, ensuring OS backups, responding to server problems/storage additions, performance problems etc.,
• Need to have UNIX (AIX) experience primarily.
• Provides medium to high complexity Infrastructure support activities including off-shift support.
• Completes Infrastructure Engineering and Administration maintenance tasks and analyzes process for improvement.
• Performs medium to high complexity Infrastructure changes and implementations.
• Analyzes potential changes and enhancements to system software and databases to determine impact on existing production systems, system design standards and operating procedures.
• Works as a member of a project team on Business projects. May lead teams on smaller projects.
• Provides direction and guidance to junior associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge

• Requires in-depth knowledge of Infrastructure Hardware and Software Technologies and best practices
• Proficient in configuring highly-secure UNIX/Linux systems.
• Expertise is AIX and Linux OS installs, patching and troubleshooting skills
• Must have server partitioning and UNIX/Linux virtualization experience (IBM POWER VM and VMware) with in-depth understanding of server hardware.
• Must be proficient with IBM PowerVM technologies such as Shared Ethernet, NPIV, Dual VIOS, Shared Storage Pool, Live Partition Mobility etc.,
• Deeper understanding of Linux technologies and tools is a must (RedHat Satellite server, RHN, Storix backup etc.,)
• Experience with Oracle Exadata/Exalogic/Exalytics platform and OVM (Oracle VM) is a big plus
• UNIX security, Sarbanes‑Oxley and Audit Compliance experience required.
• Expertise in Shell programming is a must for this position to automate day to day System Administration tasks as well as to maintain the existing scripts
• Must have good experience on UNIX/Linux networking, routing technology.
• Basic understanding of firewall
• Experience with server Disaster Recovery procedures and practices using storage replication and backups
• Prior experience of leading infrastructure projects and overall Project Management abilities are preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Strong follow up skills and problem solving ability is a must.
• Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Advanced in incident and change management principles and best practice

Additional Information

If you are interested please share your resume to preethib(at)usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703 468 0398.