Senior AIX Administrator

Infosys; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys is looking for a Senior AIX Administrator to manage critical AIX and Linux systems while ensuring security and performance. The role requires extensive technical expertise, ability to maintain system compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Long-term/Short-term Disability

401(k) plan

Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, etc.)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of AIX and Linux experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or three years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain UNIX and Linux systems.
• Ensure system stability, performance, and security.
• Resolve AIX and Linux server issues.

Skills

AIX support

Linux systems

Scripting

Automation

System monitoring

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RHEL

AIX (IBM UNIX)

Bash

Python

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Infosys is seeking an Senior AIX Administrator. An AIX Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of enterprise-level UNIX and Linux systems. This role ensures stability, security, and performance of AIX (IBM UNIX) and various Linux distributions in a mission-critical environment. Is also responsible for the prompt issue resolutions and superior customer experience.

Required skills:
• The client is based out of Wichita, KS. Candidate can work anywhere from USA. This position may require few travels per client needs.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of Information Technology experience.
• At least 4 years of AIX support experience.
• This role may involve elevated access to Impact Level 4 (IL4) data and/or security requirements for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive data as defined by US Department of Defense (DoD). The eligible candidates must be US Citizens.

Technical Expertise:
• Extensive hands-on experience with RHEL, AIX (IBM UNIX), and various Linux distributions including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Skilled in using system monitoring tools and performing performance tuning to ensure optimal system operation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to AIX and Linux servers, including system crashes, network problems, hardware failures, and application errors.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across AIX and Linux systems, including applying patches, configuring firewalls, and managing access controls in collaboration with the security team.
• Support system audits and ensure compliance with relevant security and regulatory standards.
• Automate routine administrative tasks such as backups, user provisioning, and server monitoring to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for server configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide regular reports on system performance, security compliance, and infrastructure changes to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams—including network, database, application, and security—to resolve infrastructure issues and implement system enhancements.
• Compliance: Comply with the ITIL process and meet the SLA requirements.

Preferred Skills:
• IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX or equivalent AIX certification.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified
Engineer (RHCE).
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2).
• ITIL Foundation certification or similar IT service management
certification.
• Strong communication and Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment.
• Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment.
• Have good knowledge on Troubleshooting and providing speedy solution
• Planning and Co-ordination skills.
• Good Communication and Analytical skills.

Estimated annual compensation range for this role will be as follows:
In CA/ WA / NY / CO / MD / IL / MN/NJ : $73,000 to $102,200
In Washington, DC:$ 66500 to $100,300

Benefits: Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

Job Description

Infosys is seeking an Senior AIX Administrator. An AIX Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of enterprise-level UNIX and Linux systems. This role ensures stability, security, and performance of AIX (IBM UNIX) and various Linux distributions in a mission-critical environment. Is also responsible for the prompt issue resolutions and superior customer experience.

Required skills:
• The client is based out of Wichita, KS. Candidate can work anywhere from USA. This position may require few travels per client needs.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of Information Technology experience.
• At least 4 years of AIX support experience.
• This role may involve elevated access to Impact Level 4 (IL4) data and/or security requirements for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) and sensitive data as defined by US Department of Defense (DoD). The eligible candidates must be US Citizens.

Technical Expertise:
• Extensive hands-on experience with RHEL, AIX (IBM UNIX), and various Linux distributions including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Skilled in using system monitoring tools and performing performance tuning to ensure optimal system operation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to AIX and Linux servers, including system crashes, network problems, hardware failures, and application errors.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across AIX and Linux systems, including applying patches, configuring firewalls, and managing access controls in collaboration with the security team.
• Support system audits and ensure compliance with relevant security and regulatory standards.
• Automate routine administrative tasks such as backups, user provisioning, and server monitoring to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for server configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide regular reports on system performance, security compliance, and infrastructure changes to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams—including network, database, application, and security—to resolve infrastructure issues and implement system enhancements.
• Compliance: Comply with the ITIL process and meet the SLA requirements.

Preferred Skills:
• IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX or equivalent AIX certification.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified
Engineer (RHCE).
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2).
• ITIL Foundation certification or similar IT service management
certification.
• Strong communication and Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment.
• Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment.
• Have good knowledge on Troubleshooting and providing speedy solution
• Planning and Co-ordination skills.
• Good Communication and Analytical skills.

Estimated annual compensation range for this role will be as follows:
In CA/ WA / NY / CO / MD / IL / MN/NJ : $73,000 to $102,200
In Washington, DC:$ 66500 to $100,300

Benefits: Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.

EEO/About Us

About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Country

USA

State / Region / Province

Anywhere in the US and/or Remote

Work Location

Anywhere in the US and/or Remote

Interest Group

Infosys Public Services, Inc

Domain

IT Infrastructure Planning & Management, IT Service Management

Skillset

Technology|Infrastructure-Server Administration|AIX server Administration, Technology|Infrastructure-Server Administration|Unix Server administration (HP-UX,IBM-AIX, Sun Solaris, Redhat Linux), Technology|Machine Learning|Python, Technology|Open System|Shell scripting

Company

IPS USA

Role Designation

2015ASCNUS Senior Consultant

About the company

Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.

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