early-career Systems Administrator
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Job description
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and exposure to IBM Power Systems and AIX. Experience with HPE NonStop environments is a plus but not required. We are looking for someone who is energetic, technically curious, eager to learn, and interested in growing their career supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure. What You'll Do Systems Administration & Support
- Administer and support IBM Power Systems running AIX
- Manage and maintain Linux-based infrastructure environments
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security
- Troubleshoot operating system, hardware, storage, and application issues
- Apply patches, upgrades, and maintenance releases
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Manage service requests and incidents through a ticketing system
- Escalate complex issues when appropriate and follow established operational procedures
- Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems
Infrastructure Engineering
- Support infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
- Assist in system architecture and engineering initiatives
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams
- Participate in documenting system configurations and operational procedures
Documentation & Compliance
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Follow system security and compliance standards
- Support change management and operational best practices
- Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities
Requirements
We are seeking a motivated, early-career Systems Administrator to support our IBM AIX infrastructure and enterprise host systems environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Computer Science graduate or a systems administrator with approximately 1-5 years of experience looking to build expertise in mission-critical infrastructure., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
- Equivalent work experience may be considered
Experience
- 1-5 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or related IT roles
- entry level candidates with hands-on Linux experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience supporting Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Basic understanding of server administration, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Desire to learn and grow within a mission-critical systems environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IBM AIX administration
- Experience supporting IBM Power Systems
- Exposure to HPE NonStop environments
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools
- Understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices
- Experience with scripting or automation tools
Nice to Have
- HPE NonStop NS4 or Guardian OS experience
- ACI BASE24 exposure
- Carr Scott AutoSync or Gravic Shadowbase experience
- InterSystems Cache or IRIS database experience
- Experience supporting financial services or highly available production environments
Technical Skills
- IBM AIX
- IBM Power Systems
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Linux administration and troubleshooting
- Enterprise infrastructure support
- Systems monitoring and performance management
- Backup and recovery operations
- Infrastructure patching and maintenance
- Systems security fundamentals