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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT - Lead Consultant | Infrastructure-Information Security Management | Business Continuity Management - **Company:** Cloudspace LLC - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, IBM AIX, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Centers, File Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Information Security Management, Korn Shell, Logical Volume Manager, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Service Pack, Virtualization Technology, JavaScript Pagination Plugin, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Ibm Power Systems, Network Server, Servicenow, User Accounts - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us25491d50b500f6cdfaa4d036dda3a8ef ## About the Role consistency Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk through standardization and automationTechnical Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach entry and mid level AIX engineers Review SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness Lead knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to team skill development Act as a technical advisor to management and cross functional stakeholdersRequired Qualifications: 7+ years of hands on experience administering IBM AIX in large scale enterprise environments Deep expertise in AIX system administration, LVM, filesystems, paging space, and performance tuning Extensive experience with AIX patching, technology levels, service packs, and system upgrades Strong knowledge of IBM Power Systems, LPARs, and virtualization concepts Proven ability to troubleshoot complex OS level performance and stability issues Experience operating within ITIL based environments and change management processes Strong written and verbal English communication skillsPreferred Qualifications: Expert level experience with PowerVM, HMC, and VIOS administration Experience designing high availability and resilient AIX architectures Advanced scripting and automation experience (KornShell, Bash, Ansible) ServiceNow or similar ITSM platform experience Experience supporting systems in regulated industries (banking, finance, healthcare) Experience driving platform modernization or transformation initiatives AI assisted operational or engineering experience using Copilot or similar toolsWork Environment & Schedule Offshore GCC position working Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Senior on call participation for critical AIX infrastructure and major incidents Follow the sun support model with close coordination across global teams Leadership role within a highly visible, mission critical platform teamKey Tools & Technologies: IBM AIX IBM Power Systems (LPARs) PowerVM / VIOS HMC KornShell / Bash / Ansible ServiceNow Enterprise monitoring and performance tools Backup and storage integration platform Project Code: 2019 Supplemental WA ## Description Job Title: AIX EngineerWork Location & Reporting Address: Charlotte, NC 28217 (Hybrid)Vendor Rate: 75.00Contract duration: 12 monthsTarget Start Date: 23 Jul 2026Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? YesInterview mode: Virtual Rounds of Interview: 2Job Details:Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills: 5+ yearsMinimum over all work experience required: 5+ yearsAny certification required: No Mandatory skills : Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX servers. Perform system upgrades, patch management, and OS migrations. Administer user accounts, file systems, storage, and security settingsDetailed Job Description: Manage system startup, shutdown, and service configurations. Administer IBM Power Servers and PowerVM environments Create and manage LPARs (Logical Partitions).Position Overview:Seeking a High Level AIX Engineer to serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert (SME) for the enterprise IBM Power Systems and AIX infrastructure. This role is responsible for advanced system administration, complex troubleshooting, platform engineering, and technical leadership within a mission critical banking environment. The engineer will drive platform stability, modernization, and standardization while mentoring junior engineers and partnering with architecture, security, and application teams.Key Responsibilities:Advanced AIX Engineering & Platform Ownership Serve as a technical SME for IBM AIX and Power Systems across enterprise environments Design, implement, and maintain standardized AIX builds and configurations Lead advanced system administration activities including LVM design, paging optimization, and filesystem strategy Own platform health, capacity planning, and performance optimization initiatives Ensure systems meet enterprise security, compliance, and audit requirementsComplex Incident & Problem Management Lead resolution of high severity (P1/P2) AIX incidents and complex system outages Perform deep dive root cause analysis and drive permanent corrective actions Provide escalation support for entry and mid level engineers Partner with application, database, storage, and network teams to resolve cross platform issues Review incident trends and proactively address systemic weaknessesChange, Upgrade & Modernization Leadership Plan and execute complex AIX changes including OS upgrades, TL/SP strategy, and re architecture efforts Lead platform refreshes, migrations, and data center transformation initiatives Define and enforce change standards, validation procedures, and rollback plans Review and approve changes executed by junior team members Drive adoption of modern operational practices and toolingAutomation, Standardization & Continuous Improvement Design and implement automation for AIX administration and operational tasks Develop and review scripts (KornShell, Bash, Ansible, etc.) for scalability and reliability Establish best practices for configuration management and system ## Related Videos - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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