AIX Systems Administrator

Position Title: AIX Systems Administrator Location: Remote – Richmond, VA / Township, NJ / Dallas, TX (Candidates must be based near one of these locations) Position Status: 3-Year Contract with Potential for Extension or Permanent Conversion Pay Rate: $70 per hour Position Description We are seeking an experienced AIX Systems Administrator to support enterprise Unix infrastructure, operating system automation, and systems management in a remote environment. This role is ideal for a senior-level systems administrator with deep expertise in IBM AIX, Power Systems, virtualization, clustering, and infrastructure automation. The successful candidate will help automate operating system lifecycle management, improve system reliability, reduce operational toil, and proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support enterprise networking, storage, and operating system environments while applying Agile practices to deliver reliable and efficient infrastructure services. Work Schedule: Initially Monday–Friday, with a transition to either Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday. Required Skills/Education Unix/AIX Administration: 8+ years of professional experience working with Unix operating systems, including extensive hands-on IBM AIX administration. IBM Power Systems: Expert knowledge of AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Logical Partition (LPAR) profile creation and configuration, PowerVM administration, and Hardware Management Console (HMC) administration. AIX Installation and Configuration: Strong experience installing and configuring AIX operating systems using Network Installation Management (NIM), including NIM administration and automation. Infrastructure Automation: Proficiency with Ansible, Python, Unix shell scripting, VMware Aria, or similar automation and orchestration tools. Firmware and System Management: Experience performing Power Systems firmware upgrades and managing operating system components, supporting software, and configuration management. Virtualization and Clustering: Hands-on experience configuring operating system components, clustering technologies, and virtualized infrastructure. Network Administration: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q, virtual switches (vSwitches), Shared Ethernet Adapters (SEAs), and VIOS network administration. Storage and File Services: Experience with enterprise networking and storage technologies, NFS client/server administration, and related infrastructure services. Security and Access Management: Knowledge of SSH/SFTP client and server administration, SUDO configuration, LDAP client administration, and Unix user and group management. Performance and Troubleshooting: Experience with AIX performance monitoring, system tuning, incident analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause identification. Proactive Infrastructure Management: Ability to analyze historical incidents and operational patterns, identify recurring issues, reduce manual effort, and implement preventive solutions. Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban. Communication and Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and drive technical issues through resolution. About Seneca Resources At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm; we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.