This role is office-based in Mexico. The role requires professional fluency in English (spoken and written).
We are seeking an experienced IBM AIX Systems Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize AIX-based infrastructure in a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role requires deep expertise in IBM Power Systems, AIX OS administration, and associated technologies such as PowerVM, HACMP/PowerHA, and storage integration. The ideal candidate will ensure system reliability, performance, and security while supporting business-critical applications.
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Technical (40%)
Perform system installations, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
Manage logical partitions (LPARs) using PowerVM/VIOS.
Implement and support high availability solutions (PowerHA / HACMP).
Manage storage integration (SAN, NPIV, MPIO) and backup solutions.
Administrative (40%)
Proficiency in AIX system internals, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with backup/recovery tools (e.g., BRMS, TSM/Spectrum Protect).
Administer, configure, and maintain IBM AIX operating systems on IBM Power Systems.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure system security compliance, including patch management and auditing.
Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting (ksh/bash).
Collaborate with application, database, and network teams to support enterprise platforms.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and incident resolution.
Manage ServiceNow ticket queue.
Participate in on-call rotation for production support as needed.
Project Management (20%)
Required Qualifications:
Strong experience with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS).
Experience with PowerHA.
Experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, IBM Storwize, etc.).
Strong experience with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, VIOS).
Experience with PowerHA.
Experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, IBM Storwize, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM AIX system administration.
IBM certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX).
Experience with NIM (Network Installation Manager).
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
Exposure to cloud integration or hybrid infrastructure.
Experience with monitoring tools (Galileo, iDoctor, PerfNav, etc.).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux shell scripting.
Individual Competencies:
Integrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth. Follows through on commitments and agreements; Respects confidentiality; Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others.
Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.
Innovative: Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies.
Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
Communication: Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats concisely for a complete understanding of meaning and intent.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms.
Regularly required to talk or hear and read instructions on a computer monitor and/or printed on paper.
(Occasionally Frequently or Regularly) required to stand, kneel or stoop, and lift and/or move up to ## pounds.
Regularly required to view items at an extremely close range and must be able to adjust and readjust focus.
(Occasionally Frequently or Regularly) required to remain in a stationary position.
As an Inmar Associate, you:
Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also can perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.
Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of agile, dynamic execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.
Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.
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