AIX/SLES Administrator

The opportunityYou'll join a high-performing Unix/Linux Platform Engineering team managing enterprise-scale SAP infrastructure on IBM POWER hardware. This is a critical role at the intersection of day-to-day operations and a major platform transformation — migrating workloads from Oracle/AIX to SAP HANA/SLES. If you thrive in complex, large-scale environments and want your work to have real infrastructure impact, this is the role for you.Your key responsibilitiesAdminister AIX and SLES LPARs on IBM POWER via PowerVM, including VIOS break/fix supportPatch OS and PowerHA clusters for AIX and SLES; provision and decommission LPARs/VMsSupport platform migration: IBM Power10 to new target platform, and Oracle/AIX to HANA/SLES replatformingConduct operational DR testing and manage high-availability cluster operationsDevelop automation using POSIX shell scripting, Ansible, and BigFix fixletsSupport application upgrades across SAP landscapes and ancillary tools (MQSeries, Sterling Integrator, VPSX, etc.)Test and document emerging technologies (POWER11, AIX 7.3.x, SLES16, RHEL 9.x on POWER)Produce technical documentation and weekly status reports to the platform leadSkills and attributes for successStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-platform environmentsAbility to work independently while contributing to a structured, enterprise-level teamClear written and verbal communication — comfortable producing documentation and status reportsFlexible and available for after-hours and weekend on-call support as requiredTo qualify for the role you must haveHands-on AIX 7.x system administration experienceSLES 15 on IBM POWER — Linux administration in a POWER architecture contextPowerVM virtualization — LPAR provisioning, management, and troubleshootingVIOS (Virtual I/O Server) — administration and break/fix supportPowerHA SystemMirror for AIX — HA cluster configuration and patchingPOSIX shell scripting — automation and operational toolingActive Directory / LDAP integration; Dell/EMC storage infrastructure familiarityIdeally, you'll also haveAnsible · ServiceNow · Centrify · Autosys · Rubrik · Dynatrace · LPAR2RRD · IBM IPTK/LPM Toolkit · PowerBrokerWhat we offerSalary: US$100,000 – $140,000 / yrContractor rate: US$80 – $95 / hrWhy choose usAn international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalitiesAn environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry levelA strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules availableA dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.