Senior AIX System Administrator

Key responsibilities:
- System administration and security of AIX operating systems at version 6 and later on IBM Power 6 architecture and higher
- System administration and security of HMCs and VIOS
- Maintenance of AIX HACMP clusters
- Planning and installation of new operating system releases to maintain software currency
- Planning and application of cumulative PTF packages.
- Planning and installation of upgrades/new software
- Planning and installation of security patches
- Change management of system & software configurations
- Implementation and continuous compliance with IBM's security standards.
- Creation and maintenance of documentation
- Working to establish and build up on working relationships with customer groups and other support teams
- Preparation, reviews and approvals of change control plans
- Tuning of systems/software components to improve performance
- Monitoring of system backups (mksysb and filesystem)
- Working with other support teams to determine root causes of problems
- Salary is starting from 2.000 EUR/m

Required skills:
- Working knowledge of English and advanced level of technical English
- Team player
- AIX, pSeries/SP, HACMP
- HMC
- VIOS
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

Advantage:
- Knowledge of Linux (especially Debian)
- Experience with IBM middleware - e.g. WAS, DB2, IHS
- Experience with IBM's Tivoli range of systems management products
- Experience with IBM ITIM/ISIM
- Good general IT literacy