What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Infrastructure AIX TechOps Engineer position at Starcom Consultant?
The IT Infrastructure TechOps Engineer will be the lead Engineer in the design and build out of Datacenter technologies. Additionally, will be the primary support of Windows and Linux (RedHat) servers running on VMware, VxRail in a 24x7x365 environment. Will also be primary support for UNIX / AIX servers and SAN infrastructure. Candidate will support security initiatives, network operations, and the database infrastructure as needed. Will interact with developers, DBAs, other system administrators, managers, and customers to resolve technical issues. Experience supporting SAP HANA environments a plus!
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Day to day overview for Datacenters within the Americas Division, including Vmware Hosts, Virtual Machines, SAN, FC Connectivity, and Infrastructure hardware.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, customize and maintain AIX systems while ensuring overall system performance and availability.
- Monitor AIX systems, analyzing problems and performing research and maintenance to prevent reoccurrence.
- Test and document systems prior to deployment.
- Perform regular revalidation of system settings to ensure compliance with policies and needs.
- Use scripts to automate routine tasks.
- Be available to respond to the needs of a 24x7x365 environment.
- Create, modify, and delete account information. Evaluate access rights and permissions.
- Document system requirements, configurations, procedures, changes, incidents, and problem resolutions.
- Mitigate security breaches in progress.
- Backup and restore systems using NIM, mksysb, and Rubrik Backup solution.
- Work with vendors for all aspects of system maintenance including annual maintenance renewals, hardware, and software support.
- Adhere to all change control policies.
- Perform any additional duties as defined by IT leadership.
- VMWare (VxRail)
- RedHat Linux
- Windows Server (All Versions)
- SAN (Dell EMC PowerStore a plus)
- Fiber Channel Zoning
- AIX V. 7.1,7.2 and 7.3 System administration
- Networking (DNS, TCP/IP, etc.)
- AIX storage (MPIO, VGs, LVMs, JFS)
- AIX security (IPsec, EFS, roles, sudo, trusted execution)
- AIX performance monitoring and reporting (NMON, topas)
- LDAP
- SSL (Knowledge of Certificates and application of such)
- Server virtualization (LPARs, WPARs, VIO, etc.)
- IBM P-Series Servers
- IBM PowerVM and PowerHA
- SAN experience (LUNs, NPIV)
- Scripting (ksh, perl, etc.)
- Windows PowerShell experience a plus
- Monitoring and managing servers with a 24/7/365 level uptime
- Hardware and software inventory management
- Develop and implement disaster recovery plans
- Project Management experience within large, complex systems
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Values teamwork and works well with others
- Problem resolution and attention to detail
- Experience supporting database environments, preferably HANA
Salary : $75 - $80
