At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer and maintain AIX environments, ensuring performance and security.
- Company: Leading tech firm with a focus on innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month contract with potential for extension and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on critical systems that power businesses.
- Qualifications: Experience with AIX systems and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AIX Engineer 12 month+ Contract £400 to £500 a day Inside IR35 Telford - Hybrid working Security Clearance required
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AIX Engineer to support, administer, and maintain critical IBM Power Systems environments running AIX versions 5.3 through to 7.1. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and operational integrity of business-critical AIX infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience supporting both legacy and modern AIX environments, working within secure and highly regulated operational environments. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure, application, storage, networking, and security teams to deliver operational support, problem resolution, platform improvements, and lifecycle management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, support, and maintain AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 operating system environments.
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure service continuity.
- Perform operating system patching, maintenance, upgrades, and security remediation activities.
- Manage Logical Partitions (LPARs) and virtualised IBM Power environments.
- Administer and support Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) infrastructure.
UNIX/AIX Engineer employer: Dxp Talent
Join a forward-thinking company in Telford that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. As an AIX Engineer, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and professional development. With a focus on maintaining critical infrastructure in a secure environment, you'll play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence while enjoying competitive daily rates and the chance to work alongside industry experts.
