Wise Skulls
Burbank, CA
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Job Description :

Title: Consultant/Senior Consultant - Linux/AIX Technology Lead
Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)
Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Implementation Partner: To be disclosed
End Client: To be disclosed
JD: 
 

Consultant experience level: 6-8 Years
Senior Consultant experience level: 8-12 Years
 
We are looking for a detail-oriented AIX Engineer with hands-on experience in IBM P-series hardware, firmware, HMCs, and the AIX operating system to maintain system performance, availability, and integrity.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct routine maintenance and health checks on IBM Power Systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX Legacy operating systems and system firmware.
  • Proficient in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
  • Skilled in using system monitoring tools and performing performance tuning to ensure optimal system operation.
  • Administer HMCs, Logical Partitions (LPARs), and Virtual I/O (VIO) servers. Monitor system performance and support capacity planning initiatives.
  • Apply firmware updates, patches, and system upgrades in accordance with change management controls.
  • Extensive troubleshooting skills and independently able to perform hardware repairs and replacements and provide solutions.
  • Collaborate with storage teams to execute backup and recovery procedures.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, incidents, and changes. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and OS-level issues while working closely with database, application, network, and storage teams.
  • Experience in ITAR-regulated environments is highly preferred, with a strong understanding of ITAR compliance to ensure secure handling of technical data and controlled information.
  • Provide dedicated on-site support at the client location in Wichita, KS, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams—including network, database, application, and security—to resolve infrastructure issues and implement system enhancements.
  • Compliance: Comply with the ITIL process and meet the SLA requirements.
  • Provide regular reports on system performance, security compliance, and infrastructure changes to management and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
  • IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX (or equivalent experience).
  • Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and system monitoring tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
             

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