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Job Summary

IX Consultant Job Description – AIX Consultant

Role Summary Experienced AIX Consultant responsible for managing and supporting enterprise UNIX/AIX environments, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and adherence to security and compliance standards. The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Administration & Operations • Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX systems across environments • Perform OS patching, upgrades, and system hardening • Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies [Panel Nomi...et Account | Outlook] 2. L3 Support & Incident Management • Provide Level 3 support for AIX and Unix infrastructure • Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to OS, hardware, and applications • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents [Panel Nomi...et Account | Outlook] 3. Performance & Capacity Management • Monitor system performance and implement tuning measures • Optimize CPU, memory, disk, and I/O utilization • Support capacity planning and forecasting 4. Security & Compliance • Manage OS vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation • Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and ITIL processes [Panel Nomi...et Account | Outlook] 5. Automation & Scripting • Automate routine tasks using Shell/Perl/Python scripting • Implement configuration management and automation tools 6. Storage & Clustering • Manage SAN/NAS storage integration in AIX environments • Support clustering technologies such as HACMP / PowerHA [Panel Nomi...et Account | Outlook] 7. Backup, DR & Continuity • Implement backup and recovery strategies • Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing 8. Collaboration & Deployment Support • Work with application, network, and security teams for deployments • Support infrastructure integration and environment readiness [Panel Nomi...et Account | Outlook] 9. Documentation & Governance • Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and runbooks • Ensure audit readiness and compliance documentation

Skill Requirements

Mandatory Skills • Strong hands-on experience in IBM AIX (6.x/7.x) • Expertise in Unix/Linux administration (RHEL/SUSE – good to have) • Knowledge of LVM, NIM, VIOS, PowerVM virtualization • Experience in performance tuning and troubleshooting • Good understanding of ITIL processes

Experience & Qualification • 8–12 years of overall IT experience (typical for E3.2 band) • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Computer Science

Other Requirements

Behavioral Competencies • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Customer-facing communication capability • Ability to work in 24x7 support model