System Engineer IBM Power AIX Tier 1

Huber-; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber- is seeking an entry-level IBM Power AIX Systems Engineer I focused on developing deep expertise in enterprise Unix environments, virtualization, and hardware management. You will support installation, maintenance, and day-to-day management of IBM Power Systems with a team, while adhering to company standards and procedures.

You will work with senior admins to troubleshoot complex issues and enable infrastructure improvements, integrating AIX and Linux on IBM Power hardware.

Qualifications

• Basic Unix/Linux CLI and file system knowledge.
• Understanding of server architecture and data center environments.
• Degree or equivalent certification/experience in CS/IT or related field.
• Desire to learn proprietary IBM technologies and evolve within the role.
• Ability to follow logic-based troubleshooting steps.
• Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and manage IBM Power AIX environments.
• Monitor performance, logs, and hardware alerts to ensure uptime.
• Assist in hardware setup and HMC configuration.
• Learn and deploy PowerVM and VIOS virtualization.
• Document configurations and hardware inventory accurately.
• Collaborate with senior admins to fix issues and improve infra.
• Design and deploy IBM Power with AIX/Linux

Skills

Unix/Linux basics

Troubleshooting

Collaborative teamwork

Willingness to learn IBM technologies

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

PowerVM

VIOS

AIX

Job description

Description

Department: Technical Services

Title: IBM Power AIX Systems Engineer Tier I

Reports To: Team Lead IBM Power & Stoarge

Status: Full-time

SUMMARY

The IBM Power AIX Systems Engineer I is an entry-level position designed for an individual eager to develop deep technical expertise in enterprise Unix environments, virtualization, and high-performance hardware management. This role will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and day-to-day management of IBM Power Systems environments. You will work with a team and independently to support our clients in the public and private sector.

The Engineer will perform all responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hardware Management: Assist in the physical and logical setup of IBM Power Servers and Hardware Management Consoles (HMC).
• Virtualization: Learn to deploy and manage virtual resources using PowerVM and Virtual I/O Servers (VIOS).
• System Maintenance: Perform routine AIX operating system installations, migrations, and patch management (TL/SP updates).
• Monitoring: Monitor system performance, error logs, and hardware alerts to ensure maximum uptime.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of system configurations, hardware inventory, and procedural changes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior administrators to troubleshoot complex issues and implement infrastructure improvements.
• Design and deploy functional IBM Power w AIX / Linux

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of Unix/Linux command-line interfaces and file system structures.
• Basic knowledge of server architecture and data center environments.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent technical certification/experience).
• Precise execution of technical procedures is critical to maintaining system stability.
• A strong desire to learn proprietary IBM technologies and evolve within the role.
• Ability to follow logic-based troubleshooting steps to resolve technical discrepancies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve shared objectives.

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