
Team Lead - Deskside
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and maintain IBM AIX systems (LPARs, VIOS, HMC) including installation, patching, and upgrades.
- Configure and manage logical partitions, virtual devices, and storage.
- Handle filesystem management (JFS2, LVM, mirroring, VG management).
- Act as Level 3 escalation point for critical issues.
- Perform deep-dive troubleshooting for OS, network, and storage-related problems.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and apply tuning recommendations.
- Implement automation for repetitive tasks using scripting (ksh, bash, Python, etc.).
- Manage backup solutions (e.g., Tivoli Storage Manager / Spectrum Protect).
- Plan and execute system recovery, DR drills, and failover testing.
- Apply OS hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in compliance with security policies.
- Work closely with storage (SAN/NAS) and network teams for integrated solutions.
- Participate in migrations, capacity planning, and data center consolidations.
- Evaluate new AIX features, tools, and best practices.
- 8+ years hands-on AIX administration experience in enterprise environments.
- Expertise in LPAR/VIOS management, HMC operations, and AIX system tuning.
- Strong knowledge of LVM, JFS2, mirroring, paging, and performance troubleshooting.
- Experience with NIM for OS installation and patch deployment.
- Familiarity with PowerHA clustering concepts and failover testing.
- Knowledge of SAN concepts, multipathing (MPIO), and storage configuration.
- Strong scripting skills (Shell, Korn, Bash; Python is a plus).
- ITIL knowledge for incident, change, and problem management processes.
- Experience in PowerVM and virtualization best practices.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix variants (RedHat, Solaris) for cross-platform support.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and mentor junior administrators.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Comfortable handling high-pressure production incidents.
- On-call rotation for critical incidents.
- Flexible to work during off-hours for planned maintenance