AIX Engineer L2

Job Title: L2 AIX Engineer (Senior Level)Location: Mahape, Mumbai.Shift: Rotational shiftEmployment type: Full-time, WFOBudget: upto 12 LPA (Based on experience)Role Description: Provide endtoend support and administration of IBM AIX systems at enterprise scale.Act as the final escalation point (L3) for incidents, problems, and performance issues.Lead migration, patching, and modernization projects involving AIX and Power Systems.Ensure systems are auditready, compliant, and resilient across production and DR environments.Core Responsibilities:System AdministrationInstall, configure, and maintain AIX operating systems on IBM Power servers.Manage LPARs, VIO servers, and HMC consoles.Perform kernel tuning, patching, and upgrades.Performance & TroubleshootingAnalyze logs, dumps, and performance metrics.Resolve escalated incidents (disk, CPU, memory, network bottlenecks).Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.Storage & Backup IntegrationConfigure SAN connectivity, multipathing, and volume groups.Integrate with enterprise backup solutions (TSM, NetBackup).Security & ComplianceApply hardening standards (CIS, enterprise baselines).Manage RBAC, sudo policies, and audit trails.Ensure patch compliance and vulnerability remediation.Automation & ScriptingDevelop Korn shell, Bash, or Python scripts for automation.Streamline routine tasks (user provisioning, monitoring, reporting).Disaster Recovery & High AvailabilityConfigure PowerHA clusters for failover.Participate in DR drills and ensure RTO/RPO compliance.Project & Migration WorkLead OS migrations, hardware refresh, and cloud integration (where applicable).Document runbooks, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.CollaborationWork closely with DBAs, application teams, and network engineers.Provide technical guidance to L1/L2 teams.Participate in vendor coordination with IBM support.Required Skills & Experience10+ years of experience in AIX administration, with at least 5 years in L3 support.Strong expertise in LPAR/VIO/HMC management.Handson with PowerHA clustering and SAN storage integration.Proficiency in scripting (Korn shell, Bash, Python).Knowledge of security hardening, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.Experience in incident, problem, and change management (ITIL framework).Preferred CertificationsIBM Certified System Administrator – AIXRed Hat/Linux certifications (for crossplatform exposure)ITIL Foundation or higherSoft SkillsStrong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.Ability to mentor junior engineers and guide L1/L2 teams.Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.Riskaverse, detailoriented, and compliancefocused.

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