AIX Systems Administrator

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Dedicated support team

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced AIX Systems Administrator to support enterprise Unix infrastructure in a remote environment ( Richmond, VA ). The role focuses on IBM AIX, Power Systems, virtualization, clustering, and automation, with the goal of improving reliability and reducing toil.

You will collaborate across teams to support networking, storage, and OS environments while applying Agile practices to deliver efficient services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Unix/AIX administration experience with IBM Power systems.
• Expertise in LVM/LPAR, PowerVM, and HMC administration.
• Experience installing/configuring AIX via NIM and automation.
• Strong automation skills using Ansible, Python, or shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Automate OS lifecycle management and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for enterprise infra support.
• Support networking, storage, and OS environments in a remote model.
• Apply Agile practices to deliver reliable infrastructure services.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure issues proactively.

Skills

AIX administration

Power Systems

LVM/LPAR/PowerVM

NIM automation

Automation tooling

Networking TCP/IP

Security SSH

Scripting Python

Agile practices

Tools

Ansible

Python

VMware Aria

NIM

HMC

Job description

Position Title: AIX Systems Administrator

Location: Remote – Richmond, VA / Township, NJ / Dallas, TX (Candidates must be based near one of these locations)

Position Status: 3-Year Contract with Potential for Extension or Permanent Conversion

Pay Rate: $70 per hour

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced AIX Systems Administrator to support enterprise Unix infrastructure, operating system automation, and systems management in a remote environment. This role is ideal for a senior-level systems administrator with deep expertise in IBM AIX, Power Systems, virtualization, clustering, and infrastructure automation.

The successful candidate will help automate operating system lifecycle management, improve system reliability, reduce operational toil, and proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support enterprise networking, storage, and operating system environments while applying Agile practices to deliver reliable and efficient infrastructure services.

Work Schedule: Initially Monday–Friday, with a transition to either Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday.

Required Skills/Education

• Unix/AIX Administration: 8+ years of professional experience working with Unix operating systems, including extensive hands‑on IBM AIX administration.

• IBM Power Systems: Expert knowledge of AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Logical Partition (LPAR) profile creation and configuration, PowerVM administration, and Hardware Management Console (HMC) administration.

• AIX Installation and Configuration: Strong experience installing and configuring AIX operating systems using Network Installation Management (NIM), including NIM administration and automation.

• Infrastructure Automation: Proficiency with Ansible, Python, Unix shell scripting, VMware Aria, or similar automation and orchestration tools.

• Firmware and System Management: Experience performing Power Systems firmware upgrades and managing operating system components, supporting software, and configuration management.

• Virtualization and Clustering: Hands‑on experience configuring operating system components, clustering technologies, and virtualized infrastructure.

• Network Administration: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q, virtual switches (vSwitches), Shared Ethernet Adapters (SEAs), and VIOS network administration.

• Storage and File Services: Experience with enterprise networking and storage technologies, NFS client/server administration, and related infrastructure services.

• Security and Access Management: Knowledge of SSH/SFTP client and server administration, SUDO configuration, LDAP client administration, and Unix user and group management.

• Performance and Troubleshooting: Experience with AIX performance monitoring, system tuning, incident analysis, troubleshooting, and root‑cause identification.

• Proactive Infrastructure Management: Ability to analyze historical incidents and operational patterns, identify recurring issues, reduce manual effort, and implement preventive solutions.

• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban.

• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and drive technical issues through resolution.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm; we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.