Officer (Systems Administrator - AIX/Linux)

This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enforces security compliance and implements effective patch strategies to safeguard critical systems. The role demands expertise in Unix shell scripting (KornShell and Bash) to automate routine tasks and support system administration functions. Knowledge of storage and logical volume management, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and performance monitoring techniques are essential for maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. While this role does not include team management responsibilities, the officer works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to ensure efficient IT service delivery that aligns with organizational goals and industry standards.
Responsibilities

• Administer and support AIX and Linux operating systems, ensuring system availability and stability.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise SAN storage systems to optimize storage performance and reliability.
• Perform operating system patching, updates, and lifecycle management to maintain security and functional integrity.
• Conduct performance tuning and resource optimization to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Implement and enforce security policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Execute backup operations and develop disaster recovery procedures to protect data integrity and availability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Unix shell scripts (KornShell and Bash) for automation of system tasks and monitoring.
• Perform in-depth root cause analysis for system and application issues, troubleshooting complex technical problems.
• Collaborate with application, database, and network teams to support integrated system operations and deployments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and recovery protocols.
• Manage enterprise servers and storage hardware, ensuring compatibility with virtualization environments.
• Apply knowledge of storage area network principles to assist in provisioning, zoning, and storage best practices.
• Stay current with latest developments in AIX and Linux operating systems, storage technologies, and security best practices.