Sr Analyst IT UNIX Technologies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
§  Lead a team of UNIX/Linux system administrators in managing enterprise AIX and RHEL environments.
§  Define and implement operational standards, best practices, and automation frameworks for system builds, configuration, and maintenance.
§  Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex UNIX/Linux infrastructure issues.
§  Collaborate with architecture, storage, network, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
§  Manage the installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management of AIX (Power Systems) and RHEL servers.
§  Maintain and administer logical partitions (LPARs), volume groups, and filesystems on AIX systems using tools such as HMC, VIOS, and NIM.
§  Administer Red Hat Satellite for patch management and system provisioning.
§  Monitor system health, availability, and performance using enterprise tools (e.g., Nagios, Red Hat Insights, BigFix, or similar).
§  Coordinate and validate OS migrations, upgrades, and hardware refreshes across multiple data centers or cloud environments.
§  Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible to streamline provisioning, patching, and configuration.
§  Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices where applicable to improve consistency and scalability.
§  Ensure adherence to corporate and industry security standards (CIS, NIST, SOX, PCI).
§  Perform regular security patching, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
§  Manage access controls, sudo policies, and identity integration with LDAP/Active Directory.
§  Participate in security audits and develop corrective action plans as needed.
§  Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and implement preventive measures.
§  Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and performance tuning efforts.
§  Maintain comprehensive system documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
§  Provide after-hours or on-call support for high-priority incidents when required.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
§  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
§  8+ years of UNIX/Linux system administration experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
§  3+ years in a lead or senior-level capacity managing AIX and Red Hat environments.
§  Deep expertise with IBM Power Systems, AIX LPAR/VIOS management, and NIM-based deployments.
§  Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5/6/7/8/9), including package management (YUM/DNF), SELinux, and systemd.
§  Experience with automation and configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
§  Solid understanding of networking, storage (SAN/NFS), and backup/recovery principles.
§  Proven track record in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity management.

Preferred Certifications:
§  Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), or IBM Certified AIX System Administrator.
§  Familiarity with cloud and virtualization platforms (VMware, PowerVM, AWS, or Azure).
§  Experience integrating UNIX/Linux systems into hybrid cloud or container environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes).
§  Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Dynatrace, etc.).

Soft Skills:
§  Leadership and mentoring in a technical team environment.
§  Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
§  Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
§  Commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
§  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
§  Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
§  Leadership mindset with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
§  Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage technical deliverables end-to-end.
§  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment.