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We are seeking an experienced AIX/Linux/Storage Administrator to manage, monitor, and maintain AIX/Linux/Storage-based systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in AIX/Linux/Storage administration, troubleshooting, patch management, and system performance tuning. Role & responsibilities Storage Provide L2 support for enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp, EMC, IBM, Dell, etc.). Monitor and maintain SAN/NAS infrastructure for optimal performance and availability. Perform LUN provisioning, zoning, masking, and storage allocation as per requests. Support backup and restore operations using tools like NetBackup, Commvault, or Veeam. Collaborate with server, network, and database teams for integrated tasks. Troubleshoot storage-related performance and connectivity issues. Maintain proper documentation of configurations, procedures, and incidents. Participate in on-call rotation and perform scheduled maintenance activities. Installation and configuration of Storage Replication using Metro Mirror and Global Mirror. Analyzing controller load performance and monitoring the storage performance. Management of Spectrum Control and Spectrum Protect. Generation of storage and SAN utilization reports as per customer requirement. Installation and configuration of Brocade SAN Switches and Routers Zoning on Brocade SAN Switches Monitoring SAN health like link errors/CRS error etc. Troubleshooting of IBM SAN and analyzing event logs, and taking configuration backup. Backing up SAN Switch Configuration on FTP Server. Troubleshooting and Performance monitoring of IBM/Dell/Netapp storages. Configure Hosts and Host Groups on Storages. Connectivity of Storage with SAN Switches and Servers. AIX Strong troubleshooting skills in AIX Perform day-to-day AIX system administration tasks, including system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Manage LVM (Logical Volume Manager), file systems, user accounts, and security settings. Apply OS patches and upgrades regularly and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Work on incidents and service requests assigned through ticketing systems Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and suggest preventive measures. Coordinate with storage and network teams for integrated system tasks. Monitor system logs, perform regular health checks, and ensure system uptime. Maintain documentation related to systems, processes, and procedures. Participate in change management processes and scheduled maintenance windows. Provide on-call support and work in shifts if required. Linux Provide L2 support for Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues with CPU, memory, storage, and network. Manage user accounts, file systems, and permissions. Apply OS patches, updates, and support kernel upgrades. Perform system backups and restoration using tools Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and configuration issues. Collaborate with application and database teams for issue resolution. Maintain system documentation and follow change management protocols. Respond to tickets and incidents through ITSM tools Participate in weekend maintenance windows and on-call rotations when needed. Mandatory Skills: 3+ years of experience in AIX/Linux/Storage system administration Strong knowledge of HMC, NIM, LPARs, VIO servers, and PowerVM. Experience with shell scripting for automation. Familiarity with backup tools like TSM, NetBackup, or similar. Basic knowledge of networking, SAN, and storage integration with AIX. Good understanding of ITIL processes and ticketing systems. Good knowledge of Linux file systems, boot process, and runlevels/systemd. Familiar with system monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus. Experience with shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.). Understanding of LVM, RAID, NFS, Samba, and system security. Knowledge of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.). Proficient with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel. Experience with storage management tools and array-based replication. Good understanding of zoning (Brocade/Cisco SAN switches) and storage provisioning. Knowledge of RAID levels, data protection strategies, and storage capacity planning. Familiarity with backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery procedures. Ability to analyze logs and performance metrics for troubleshooting.
