AIX and Storage Administrator

Job Description

This is a remote position.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and proactive AIX and Storage Administrator to manage and maintain mission-critical UNIX systems and enterprise storage infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security of AIX environments and associated SAN / NAS storage systems. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in IBM AIX, storage technologies, and backup solutions, with a strong focus on automation and operational excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• AIX Administration

o    Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX systems (LPARs, VIOS, NIM).

o    Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.

o    Manage user accounts, security policies, and system monitoring.

o    Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level issues and hardware faults.

o    Automate routine tasks using shell scripting or Ansible.

o    Administer and maintain enterprise storage systems, with a focus on HPE Alletra platforms and GreenLake cloud services.

o    Configure and manage SAN fabric (Brocade / Cisco), including zoning and multipathing.

o    Provision and manage storage volumes, snapshots, and replication across HPE Alletra arrays.

o    Monitor performance and capacity utilization; forecast growth and optimize storage tiers.

o    Integrate and manage storage within the HPE GreenLake ecosystem, including usage analytics, cost optimization, and compliance reporting.

o    Support backup and recovery operations using tools such as Veeam, Commvault, or HPE Data Protector.

o    Collaborate with cloud and virtualization teams to ensure seamless integration of storage resources.

o    Participate in 24 / 7 on-call rotation and incident response.

o    Collaborate with systems, networking, and application teams.

o    Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.

o    Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

o    Strong knowledge of AIX (7.x), LVM, NIM, and PowerVM.

o    Experience with SAN / NAS technologies and Fibre Channel.

o    Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or Ansible).

o    Familiarity with ITIL practices and change management.

o    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

o    Strong communication and documentation abilities.

o    Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

o    Experience in hybrid cloud or virtualization environments is a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

IBM AIX Administration Enterprise Storage Systems (HPE Alletra & SAN / NAS) Automation and Scripting Backup and Recovery Network and Multipathing Configuration