IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

Job role: IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer Location: South West of England Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 Employment Type: Permanent Chapman Tate Associates are proud to be working with a highly respected and innovative manufacturing business currently looking to expand their Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join a well-established and technology-driven environment. In this role, you will support and maintain Linux-based systems running on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi virtualisation platforms. You will also contribute to key infrastructure projects and provide expert support for critical systems across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: * Install, configure, document and maintain Linux servers and associated management platforms, ensuring compliance with build standards and security policies. * Proactively monitor and report on system capacity and performance. * Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for Linux and IBM-Power platforms. * Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality solutions aligned to business needs. * Ensure availability of mid-range platforms, resolving service-affecting issues as necessary. * Implement best practices across Linux platforms to meet availability, security, and performance targets. * Foster strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Skills & Experience Required: * Strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES). * Experience with RedHat Satellite Server. * Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Korn). * Strong understanding of server performance analysis and optimisation. * Experience using monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Grafana. * Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). * Exposure to containerisation and DevOps technologies (Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps). * Flexibility to travel between UK-based sites and participate in out-of-hours support as part of a rota (37.5 hour week). Desirable Experience: * IBM Power, AIX, VIO, NIM, CMC / HMC administration. * Designing and supporting high availability architectures. * Experience with public cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS). * Job scheduling tools such as Redwood Cronacle / RunMyJobs. * Understanding of project methodologies such as SAFe Agile, Prince II, or ITIL. If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Administrator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer, apply today through Chapman Tate Associates